QFC Tournament 755 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howe Dooer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Slick (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.

Dooer
vs
Slick

200 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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, Howe Dooer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Slick!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dooer lands an overhand right.
Slick scores with a shot to the body.
Slick fails with a takedown attempt.
Slick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slick looks for a takedown but Dooer sprawls well.
Dooer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slick darts in looking for a takedown but Dooer gets double underhooks and turns Slick into the cage.
Howe Dooer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Slick.
Slick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dooer but Dooer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dooer misses with a body shot
and Slick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slick does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dooer scores with a jab. Slick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dooer lands with a right that hurts Slick. Slick looks to clinch but Dooer throws a short knee that drops Slick. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Howe Dooer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Nimez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Duffy (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.

Nimez
vs
Duffy

190 cm
18
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

204 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 Nimez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Duffy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duffy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duffy misses with a left hand
and Nimez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nimez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nimez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duffy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Nimez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nimez is looking to clinch but Duffy is avoiding it.
Nimez moves away from the strike by Duffy.
The fighters circling - Duffy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nimez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimez.
Nice takedown defense from Duffy. No joy for Nimez on that attempt.

Nimez darts in and clinches Duffy up against the cage.
Nimez scores with a knee to the head.
Duffy tries for a takedown but Nimez manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duffy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nimez.
Duffy tries to score a body lock takedown but Nimez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Nimez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nimez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duffy.
A big left from Duffy misses.
Duffy misses with a shot to the body

and Nimez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nimez.
Nimez is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Nimez decides to pull guard.
Duffy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Duffy manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duffy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nimez's head.
Duffy controlling the action here.
Nimez trying to control but Duffy postures up.
Nimez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nimez tries to get out of the position.
Nimez tries to get to full guard but Duffy has control of the leg.
Duffy works his foot free and advances to mount.

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.
Duffy controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Duffy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fred Duffy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Duffy throws a poor cross that misses
and Nimez counters with a two punch combo.
Nimez ducks under a wild hook from Duffy.
No luck for Nimez with that takedown attempt.
Duffy misses with an uppercut.
Duffy throws a hook to the side of Nimez's head but Nimez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Nimez misses the target.

Nimez clinches.
Duffy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Nimez manages to break the clinch.
Nimez throws a head kick but Duffy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimez shoots in looking for a takedown. Duffy tries to sprawl out of it but Nimez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duffy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Duffy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nimez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Duffy 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.
Duffy is continuing to stall.

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.
Duffy moves into full mount!
Duffy controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Duffy the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nimez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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.
Duffy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Duffy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Duffy as Nimez shoots in.
Juan Nimez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duffy misses the body punch
and Nimez counters with a nice uppercut.
Nimez avoids the body shot from Duffy.
Duffy tries to clinch up but Nimez circles away and keeps his distance.
Nimez feinted with a counter takedown.
Nimez moves in looking to clinch but Duffy pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Nimez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duffy misses with a hook. Nimez ducked under it nicely.
Duffy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nimez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duffy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duffy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nimez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nimez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duffy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nimez.
Fred Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffy tries to clinch but Nimez moves out of range.
Duffy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nimez counters by clinching up.
Nimez misses with a punch to the body.
Duffy trying to stall but Nimez improves his position.
Duffy can't get the takedown.
Nimez tries to pull guard but Duffy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Nimez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nimez looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nimez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Duffy.
Duffy can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nimez breaks the clinch.

Duffy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nimez wants to get back to his feet but Duffy is dominant here and he's now got Nimez's back!
Nimez avoids the strikes from Duffy.
Duffy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nimez's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Duffy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nimez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nimez for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Nimez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Duffy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.
Juan Nimez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Duffy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Duffy is persistently looking for the submission but Nimez is defending it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Duffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duffy 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Fred Duffy!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Fred Duffy!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Fred Duffy!

Fred Duffy wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Hughs (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.

Hill
vs
Hughs

190 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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, Mark Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Hughs!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hughs was covering up waiting for the punch and Hill finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Hughs is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
Hughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard.

Hughs wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughs is one step ahead there.
Hughs trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughs is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hughs passes into half guard.
Hill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughs won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Hughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hill 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Hughs is proving a slippery customer.
Hughs trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hughs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Hill looking for a guillotine here but Hughs defends easily.
Hill thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill shoots for a takedown but Hughs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hughs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hughs.
Hughs trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Hughs keeps moving and retains side control.
Hill is not content to let Hughs control the position.
Hill is letting Hughs control him for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to control but Hughs flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hill is trying to break free.
Hill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughs on the ground.
Hill trying to control but not successfully.
Hill tries to roll but Hughs sticks to his back.
Hughs lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hill's head.
Hughs is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hughs gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hughs gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hughs apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hughs slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Hughs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hill to the ground. Hughs is now in Hill's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Hughs is proving a slippery customer.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Hughs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hughs as he avoids it easily.
Hughs feints the counter takedown.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Hughs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hughs as Hill shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Hughs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hughs trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hughs scoring with some ground and pound.
Hughs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs cracks Hill with a solid left hand.
Hughs works over Hill with some ground and pound from guard.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughs is one step ahead there.
Hill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hill tries to get out of the position.
Hughs lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Hill working for a triangle but Hughs defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughs is in close to Hill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughs trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hughs won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Hughs wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughs is one step ahead there.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hughs lands a couple of elbows.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Hughs's temple.
Hughs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughs is pressing down on Hill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughs is controlling Hill's posture.
Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Hughs's brow.
Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Hughs has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.
Hill cracks Hughs with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill with a nice head shot there.
Hill stands up over Hughs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eddie Hughs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill working some strikes from top position.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill passes Hughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Hill.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Hill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill trying to control the action but Hughs is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Hill working Hughs over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Hughs's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughs wants to get back to full guard.
Hill wants to take a breather but Hughs is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Hill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hill'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!

Hill looks for a takedown but Hughs sprawls well.
Hughs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Hughs tries to counter it with a takedown but Hill pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice sprawl there from Hughs as Hill shoots in.
Hughs throws out a counter right but Hill avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughs slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Hughs. No joy for Hill on that attempt.
Hughs stuns Hill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill shoots in for a double leg but Hughs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Hughs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Hughs landing strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Hughs landing a few strikes.
Hughs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hughs scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hill is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hughs connects with a decent elbow.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Hughs working the body and head with strikes.
Hill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hughs trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hughs tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Hughs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hill defends it easily.
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughs is trying to keep Hill in close.
Hughs keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill lands a couple of digs.
Hill scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughs 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.
Hill scoring with some ground and pound.
Hughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughs, not yet.
Hill pushes down on Hughs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Hill.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Hill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Hughs's temple.
Hill drops an elbow to the side of Hughs's head.
Hill lands with a punch from half guard.
Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hill trying to control from half guard but Hughs is working away.
Hughs wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
Hill is nestled in close to Hughs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hughs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Hughs's temple.

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 Mark Hill.
I think Hill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Eddie Hughs!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Eddie Hughs!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Eddie Hughs!

Eddie Hughs wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nue Killie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barker Woods (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.

Killie
vs
Woods

220 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
243 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Nue Killie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barker Woods!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods shoots for a double leg takedown but Killie sprawls well. He's pushed Woods's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Killie is looking for a counter combo.
Killie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Woods doesn't seem bothered though.
Killie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woods shoots for a double leg takedown but Killie sprawls well. He's pushed Woods's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Woods closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Killie did well to prevent Woods getting side control.
Killie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Killie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woods content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killie tries to strike from the bottom.
Woods wants to stand but Killie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Killie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killie has his hands on Woods's head, controlling the position.

Killie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Woods wants to control from the top but Killie keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Woods on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Killie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Killie has managed to clinch.
Woods misses with a punch to the body.

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

Killie has managed to clinch.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killie walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nue Killie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barker Woods.
Killie throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Woods tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killie leaves Woods with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Woods looks winded!

Killie rushes Woods and presses him up against the cage.
Killie is working for takedown but Woods is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Woods's calf.
Killie misses with a takedown

and Woods holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Woods tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Killie breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Killie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killie fails with the takedown.
Woods wants to clinch
and Killie counters with an outside leg kick.
Killie tries to clinch up but Woods circles away and keeps his distance.
Woods wants to counter the offense by Killie and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods shoots for a takedown but Killie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Woods manages to circle out of the way.
Killie dives in and grabs Woods's left leg, looking for a takedown. Woods pushes down on Killie's head and hops out.
Woods tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Woods gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Killie instigates a clinch.
Woods drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Killie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Woods takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Barker Woods has been cut.
Killie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Woods takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Killie thuds his shin into the meat of Woods's side.
Killie darts in looking for a takedown but Woods gets double underhooks and turns Killie into the cage.
Woods feints the counter takedown.
Killie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Woods.
Killie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Killie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods dives in and grabs Killie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killie pushes down on Woods's head and hops out.
Killie throws a front kick that sends Woods stumbling back into the cage.
Nue Killie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Killie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Woods but Woods pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killie scores with a one two! Woods had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Killie shoots in for a takedown but Woods shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nue Killie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Killie tries for a takedown but Woods sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killie shoots for a takedown but Woods saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods moves in looking to clinch but Killie pushes him off.

Killie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woods, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Killie.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killie shoots in for a double leg but Woods sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woods.
Killie shoots and misses

and Woods holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Killie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Woods has managed to clinch.
Killie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Killie is trying to push Woods away but Woods has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Woods changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nue Killie is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killie rushes Woods and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Killie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woods misses with a low kick.
Killie throws a big counter combination but Woods scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Killie tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Killie!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killie lands with a kick to the temple. Woods shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Killie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Woods shoots in and drives through. Killie sprawls well.
Woods looks to clinch
and Killie counters with a left and a right that stings Woods.
Woods goes for a double leg but Killie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killie continues to drive forward.
Killie shoots for a takedown but Woods saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Woods lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Woods tries to clinch up but Killie circles away and keeps his distance.
Killie fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nue Killie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barker Woods's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Woods darts in looking for a takedown but Killie gets double underhooks and turns Woods into the cage.
Killie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Woods.
Woods shoots for a double leg takedown but Killie sprawls well. He's pushed Woods's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nue Killie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barker Woods.
Killie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Woods swivels and escapes.
Woods doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Killie counters with a nice uppercut.
Killie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woods moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Killie moves into the clinch.
Killie is pressed up against the cage. Woods has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killie down to the mat. Killie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Killie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killie closes the distance and clinches up with Woods, looking for a takedown. Killie pushes Woods against the cage but Woods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Woods drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Killie defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killie shoots in and drives through. Woods sprawls well.
Killie tries to clinch but Woods moves out of range.
Woods tries to clinch up but Killie circles away and keeps his distance.
Killie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Killie clinches up with Woods and pushes him back against the cage.
Woods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Killie successfully pulls guard.
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woods loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woods wanted to stand there but Killie had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Killie wants to sweep here but Woods controlling him for the moment.
Woods looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Killie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Killie. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
Killie shoots in for a takedown but Woods shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killie fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Killie is defended easily by Woods.
Woods is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Killie closes the distance and pushes Woods back into the cage.
Killie tries to land knees in the clinch but Woods avoids the damage to the body.
Woods is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killie is keeping busy.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killie smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Woods tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woods somewhat.
Killie goes for a double leg but Woods avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Woods continues to drive forward.
Killie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woods swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Killie clinches.
Woods gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Killie.

Woods decides to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nue Killie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Nue Killie!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Nue Killie!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Nue Killie!

Nue Killie wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Giolas Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nim Back (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.

Giolas Gomez
vs
Back

176 cm
19
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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, Andreas Giolas Gomez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nim Back!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Back scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Back tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez .
Back misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez .
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Back.
As Back tries to get set, Gomez tries to push him back and clinch up but Back manages to avoid the attempt.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomez or perhaps it was just good defense by Back, which made it look bad.
Back tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez just leaning against Back, taking a breather.
Back has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Back.
Back is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Back 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.
Back looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andreas Giolas Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nim Back.
Gomez lands with a slapping head kick.
Gomez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Back misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Back.
Gomez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Back as he avoids it easily.
Back keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Back throws a counter combo.
Back doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomez or perhaps it was just good defense by Back, which made it look bad.
Back tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Back lands a nice looking body shot.
Back throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Back is defended easily by Gomez .
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomez tries to counter with a takedown but Back is quick to defend against it.

Back shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gomez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Back on the ground.
Gomez has his hands on Back's head, controlling the position.
Back works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Back trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez , not yet.
Back trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez , not yet.
Back won't allow Gomez to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andreas Giolas Gomez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gomez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Back tries to clinch up
and Gomez counters with a right hand to the body.
Back scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Back tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Back misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Back tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gomez shoots in and gets a takedown into Back's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Back lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Back working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomez 's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Back would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gomez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Back is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Back is breathing heavily.
Gomez pulls Back in to control the position.
Gomez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gomez tries to get out of the position.
Gomez continues to stall.
Back trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gomez 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomez has his hands on Back's head, controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Back but Back pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Back sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Back appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Giolas Gomez . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Back throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.

Gomez clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Back jumps guard.

Back has his foot on Gomez 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
Back controls Gomez momentarily but Gomez frees himself.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Back not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Back has his foot on Gomez 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

and Gomez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gomez .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Nim Back seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Gomez closes the distance and pushes Back back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nim Back will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Back lands with a nice combination. Gomez backs away looking to recover.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Back counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Back shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomez as he avoids it easily.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt - Back sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Back leaves Gomez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Giolas Gomez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Back tries a head kick but it misses.
Back takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gomez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Back looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Gomez kicks Back off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Back.
Gomez controlling the action here for a moment.

Gomez has hold of one of Back's legs. Back is fighting the takedown attempt but Gomez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gomez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gomez looking to sit in guard and control but Back gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Back preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Back is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gomez is striking off his back. Back thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Gomez is not content to let Back control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to get to full guard but Back has control of the leg.
Gomez is not content to let Back control the position.
Gomez is holding on to half guard well.

Back is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomez has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gomez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Back looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Gomez has one foot on Back's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Back but Back pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nim Back.
I think Back 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Nim Back!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Andreas Giolas Gomez !
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Andreas Giolas Gomez !

Andreas Giolas Gomez wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Mystery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sule Bedog (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.

Mystery
vs
Bedog

178 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Billy Mystery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sule Bedog!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mystery throws a head kick that misses.

Bedog clinches up against the cage.
Bedog has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mystery avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mystery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mystery could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bedog tries to pull guard but Mystery forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bedog wants to take the fight to the mat but Mystery manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Billy Mystery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sule Bedog.

Mystery ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mystery no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bedog wants to control from the top but Mystery keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mystery is pulling down on Bedog's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bedog trying to control but Mystery is working from the bottom.
Bedog stays in close to Mystery's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bedog drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mystery dives on top into guard.

Bedog has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mystery looking to pass the guard.
Bedog wants to control but Mystery passes easily into half guard.
Bedog manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedog is trying to keep Mystery in close.
Mystery looking to sit in guard and control but Bedog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bedog slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mystery looking for a sweep. Not yet Mystery, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bedog manages to get himself to full guard.

Mystery looking to sit in guard and control but Bedog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mystery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bedog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mystery keeping moving, preventing Bedog from controlling successfully.
Bedog tries to free his leg and advance position but Mystery is retaining full guard.

Bedog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mystery takes a swing at Bedog's ribcage but misses.
Mystery darts in looking for a takedown but Bedog gets double underhooks and turns Mystery into the cage.
Mystery misses with the combination.
Mystery slaps away a takedown attempt from Bedog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Bedog looks to move away, Mystery throws a big counter combo but Bedog just gets out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Bedog. No joy for Mystery on that attempt.
Mystery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bedog fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mystery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bedog misses with a takedown
and Mystery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Mystery dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mystery scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mystery tries to close the distance and clinch but Bedog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bedog shoots in looking for a takedown. Mystery tries to sprawl out of it but Bedog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mystery manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bedog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bedog moves into the clinch.
Mystery is trying to pull guard but Bedog has him pressed against the cage.

Mystery manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bedog dives in for a single leg takedown but Mystery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mystery throws a wild body kick that Bedog sees coming a mile off.
Bedog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Billy Mystery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sule Bedog.
Mystery swats away the attempt to clinch by Bedog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedog defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mystery.
Bedog with a poor takedown

and Mystery holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mystery taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mystery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bedog smiles and moves away.
Bedog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mystery paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bedog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mystery, pushing him back against the cage.
Mystery is trying to pull guard but Bedog turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Bedog pulls guard successfully.
Mystery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bedog can do to turn this around?

Mystery has gone for a leg lock! Bedog slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mystery's guard.

Mystery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bedog controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mystery is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bedog is pushing down on Mystery's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mystery is fighting to maintain full guard but Bedog has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bedog tries to pass to full mount but Mystery defends it.
Mystery wants to control but Bedog is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mystery keeps working.
Mystery is looking to control Bedog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mystery avoid being mounted?
Bedog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mystery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mystery tries to roll over but Bedog keeps him under control.
Bedog content to control rather than advance.

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.
Mystery tries to roll over but Bedog keeps him under control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mystery throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mystery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bedog counters with a series of strikes. Mystery will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mystery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Mystery moves into range and clinches up with Bedog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sule Bedog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mystery tries to clinch but Bedog is having none of it.
Bedog tries to counter with a clinch but Mystery shakes him off and moves away.
Bedog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mystery as he avoids it easily.
Bedog fails to land the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Mystery. Those never looked like landing.
Bedog lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mystery wants to clinch.
Mystery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bedog slips under a jab.
Mystery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bedog is fending him off so far but Mystery persists. Nope, Bedog circles away and we're back to standing.

Bedog moves into the clinch.
Bedog is trying to pull guard but Mystery turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Billy Mystery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sule Bedog.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mystery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mystery stuffs the takedown.
Mystery shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bedog is looking to clinch but Mystery is avoiding it.
Bedog shoots in but no luck this time.
Bedog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mystery as he avoids it easily.
As Bedog tries to get set, Mystery tries to push him back and clinch up but Bedog manages to avoid the attempt.
Mystery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bedog is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bedog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bedog is looking to land body kicks.
Mystery tries a low kick but Bedog avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mystery defends it nicely.
Mystery throws a leg kick but Bedog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bedog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bedog is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bedog shoots in but Mystery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mystery wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mystery misses with a double jab.
Mystery throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Bedog with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystery dives in for a single leg takedown but Bedog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bedog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bedog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mystery counters with a series of strikes. Bedog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mystery scores with a body shot.
Mystery cracks the inside of Bedog's front leg.
Mystery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bedog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mystery somewhat.
Bedog is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mystery pinned against the cage. Mystery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bedog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mystery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bedog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mystery swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Mystery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Bedog as Mystery shoots in.
Bedog is looking for the big counter here.
Bedog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mystery drives through and clinches with Bedog against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bedog is trying to pull guard but Mystery turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sule Bedog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Mystery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mystery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Mystery showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mystery has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Billy Mystery!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Billy Mystery!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Billy Mystery!

Billy Mystery wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anes Bradic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scat Muncher (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.

Bradic
vs
Muncher

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
254 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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, Anes Bradic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scat Muncher!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muncher avoids it really well and circles away.

Muncher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Muncher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bradic is looking to control Muncher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bradic avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Muncher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Muncher seems content to control.
Muncher 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.
Muncher's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradic is trying to stand back up but Muncher is controlling him
Muncher content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bradic taking some punishment here, with Muncher in his half guard.
Muncher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Muncher 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.

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.
Bradic trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muncher is taking a breather. Bradic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Muncher.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Muncher. Those never looked like landing.

Muncher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bradic on his heels. He'll look to pass Bradic's guard now, I'm sure.
Muncher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Muncher sitting in guard here, content to control.

Bradic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muncher is aware though and is defending well.
Bradic is breathing heavily.
Muncher controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Muncher.
Bradic looking to control.
Muncher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Muncher passes Bradic's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Muncher is working for a submission of some sort.
Bradic trying to control but Muncher postures up.

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.
Muncher content to control rather than advance.

Muncher wants to work for an arm triangle but Bradic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Muncher in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scat Muncher 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.

Muncher thumps Bradic with a low kick.
Bradic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muncher pinned against the cage. Muncher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Muncher.
You can see the frustration on Bradic's face as Muncher controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muncher with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Muncher advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muncher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Muncher raining down shots from the mount!
Muncher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Scat Muncher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muncher controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muncher dominating with strikes here.
Muncher with a couple of short strikes.
Muncher controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradic's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Muncher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Muncher working the ground and pound effectively.
Muncher controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradic is looking to improve his position but Muncher isn't that keen on the idea.
Muncher looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muncher cracks Bradic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scat Muncher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bradic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bradic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Muncher dives in and scores a takedown into Bradic's guard.
Muncher controlling from the top position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Muncher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradic trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muncher is stalling in the full guard.
Muncher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bradic's guard.
Muncher content to control rather than advance.
Muncher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradic is looking to control Muncher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bradic avoid being mounted?
Muncher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anes Bradic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Muncher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bradic is trying to defend but Muncher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Muncher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Muncher is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muncher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Muncher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scat Muncher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muncher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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.
Muncher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The adventures of Muncher the control monster continue. Boring.
Anes Bradic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Scat Muncher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muncher 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Scat Muncher!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Scat Muncher!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Scat Muncher!

Scat Muncher wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Scat Muncher was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.