QFC Tournament 949 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jouko Laatikainen (ranked 4483 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Beilstein (ranked 4475 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Laatikainen
vs
Beilstein

185 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouko Laatikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Beilstein!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beilstein.
Beilstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laatikainen defends it nicely.
And Laatikainen counters with a quick kick to the body but Beilstein blocks it.
Laatikainen tries to score with a low kick but Beilstein moves his leg out of the way.

Laatikainen clinches up against the cage.
Laatikainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beilstein or not.
Laatikainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laatikainen lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laatikainen is working Beilstein over against the cage.
Beilstein looks winded!
Laatikainen presses Beilstein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laatikainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Laatikainen.
Laatikainen is working Beilstein over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laatikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Laatikainen scores with a hook to the body.
Laatikainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Laatikainen.
A right hook to the body lands for Laatikainen.
A short right from Laatikainen.
Nice body punch from Laatikainen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laatikainen.

Beilstein is rocked!
Laatikainen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Beilstein's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Beilstein drops to his knees and Laatikainen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouko Laatikainen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scarface Preacher (ranked 4451 p4p, 0 weight class) and Some Guy (ranked 4446 p4p, 0 weight class). Some Guy has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Preacher
vs
Guy

180 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scarface Preacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Some Guy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preacher avoids the body shot from Guy.
Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Preacher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Guy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Preacher to counter with a crisp jab.
Guy misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Preacher counter with a right hand.

Guy has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Guy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guy.
Preacher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guy.
Preacher takes a shot to the head.
Guy lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Guy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy lands a left hand.
Preacher working aggressively here.
Guy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Preacher backwards.
Guy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Preacher backwards.

Preacher is rocked!
Guy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Preacher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Guy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Preacher misses with a punch on the inside.
Guy lands with a right to the head.
Preacher throws a head punch that misses.
Preacher seems to have got his legs back now.
Guy lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guy.
Guy pushes Preacher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Preacher is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Preacher fails to land.
Guy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guy lands with a right to the head.
Guy lands a shoulder strike.
Preacher takes a shot to the head.
Preacher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Guy drops Preacher onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Preacher is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Guy is muscling Preacher up against the cage and as Preacher bounces back off, Guy cracks him with a huge right hand! Preacher crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Some Guy!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between One Wonder (ranked 4465 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilbert Lamotta (ranked 4478 p4p, 0 weight class). One Wonder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wonder
vs
Lamotta

189 cm
23
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, One Wonder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hilbert Lamotta!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonder thuds a left hand into Lamotta's body.
Wonder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lamotta misses with a hook

and Wonder counters with a nice right hand that sends Lamotta toppling to the canvas! Lamotta scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wonder finish him?!

It looks like Hilbert Lamotta has been cut.
Wonder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamotta looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamotta leaves his chin hanging out and Wonder seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lamotta crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). One Wonder!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Balon Pyke (ranked 4481 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinjo Okada (ranked 4482 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Pyke
vs
Okada

180 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Balon Pyke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shinjo Okada!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyke throws a poor cross that misses

and Okada counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pyke won't be happy with that.
Okada working the ground and pound from side control.
Pyke struggling a bit here.
Okada working the head and body with strikes.
Okada is putting a hurting on Pyke here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pyke tries to bench press Okada off him but Okada keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke is trying to control Okada's posture but Okada avoids it.
Okada in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pyke sneaks back into half guard.

Pyke looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pyke actively working from the bottom here.

Pyke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okada lands with a punch from half guard.

Pyke actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Okada there.
Okada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pyke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Okada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Okada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pyke trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pyke is defending against the submission attempts here by Okada.
Okada lands with a punch from half guard.

Pyke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Okada not doing much here.
Okada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Okada working Pyke over with strikes.
Okada scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Okada trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pyke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okada trying to control from half guard but Pyke is working away.
Okada wants to pass to mount but Pyke is defending the position.
Okada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Okada working over Pyke with some ground and pound. Pyke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Pyke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Pyke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okada pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pyke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pyke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Okada working Pyke over with strikes.

Okada looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nice strikes from Okada there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Okada.
Okada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Okada scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Pyke is rocked!
Okada looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinjo Okada dominated that round.
That's time! Pyke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pyke thuds a left hand into Okada's body.
Okada misses the shot to the body.
Pyke throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Pyke misses.
Pyke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Okada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pyke napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Okada lands a few punches from side control.
Okada cracks Pyke with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pyke struggling a bit here.
Pyke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pyke wants to control but Okada postures up.

Okada goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pyke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Okada but great work by Pyke.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okada is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okada is not content to let Pyke control the position.
Okada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Pyke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Pyke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Pyke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Pyke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pyke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pyke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pyke trying to control the action but Okada is working from the bottom.

Pyke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okada isn't going anywhere.

Pyke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okada has escaped the position, nice work there.

Pyke has hold of Okada's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Okada tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pyke cranks the arm and Okada screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Okada, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Balon Pyke!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tournament Yonic (ranked 4466 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jankko Betoni (ranked 4462 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yonic
vs
Betoni

172 cm
23
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tournament Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jankko Betoni!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betoni jabs at Yonic's body.
Betoni scores with a nice head shot.
Yonic throws an overhand right that lands on Betoni's shoulder, as Betoni tries to avoid the shot.
Betoni lands a right hook to the body.

Yonic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Betoni!
Yonic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Betoni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yonic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Betoni is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yonic connects with a decent elbow.
Betoni parries the strikes from Yonic easily there. Yonic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Betoni to escape.
Yonic 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.
Yonic working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonic cracks Betoni with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Yonic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Yonic working the ground and pound.
Yonic cracks Betoni with a big right hand but Betoni just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Betoni is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Betoni looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Yonic turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tournament Yonic!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Hanging (ranked 4447 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorhammer Bjorg (ranked 4453 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorhammer Bjorg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hanging
vs
Bjorg

189 cm
23
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herbert Hanging!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thorhammer Bjorg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanging missing with a left hand there. Bjorg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjorg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjorg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanging loads up on a big right hand but Bjorg slips the punch.
Hanging misses with a double jab.

Hanging closes the distance and clinches.

Hanging has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bjorg uses from the top position.

Hanging is looking for a triangle but Bjorg pushes his legs off easily.

Bjorg has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hanging to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bjorg is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hanging pulls down on the head and he's put Bjorg to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herbert Hanging!
A very excited looking Herbert Hanging made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Tax (ranked 4461 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Spencer (ranked 4468 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Tax could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Spencer's chin.

Tax
vs
Spencer

178 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Tax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spencer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tax ducks right into an uppercut from Spencer.
Spencer lands a slapping body shot.

Spencer clinches with his opponent.
Spencer tries to work over Tax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spencer throws a punch but it's blocked by Tax.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Tax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tax or not.
Spencer lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer prevents a body shot from Tax.
Tax swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer gets through Tax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spencer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Tax lands a nice uppercut.
Tax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tax misses with some punches.
Spencer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tax backwards.
Tax tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tax throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Spencer.
Spencer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tax lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tax.
Tax has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Tax avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage.
Spencer throws a punch but it's blocked by Tax.
Tax pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spencer scores with a shot to the side of Tax's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Tax avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage.
Tax lands a hook that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Tax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tax misses with a punch on the inside.
Spencer blocks an uppercut.
Tax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spencer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spencer misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Tax.
Spencer works on Tax's body with a couple of short punches.
Tax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tax stalling.
Tax misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spencer.
A nice left hand lands by Spencer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spencer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer misses with some punches.
Spencer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tax backwards.
Tax leaning against his opponent.
Tax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spencer cracks Tax with a nice body shot.
Tax tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Tax back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spencer.
Tax swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Tax avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage.
Spencer digs a right hand underneath Tax's ribcage. Tax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tax has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Spencer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spencer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taxs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spencer.
Tax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer throws a punch but it's blocked by Tax.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Tax back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spencer.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tax stalls.
Spencer lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tax.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tax misses with a punch on the inside.
Spencer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spencer is leaning against Tax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spencer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tax misses with the head strike.
Spencer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spencer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spencer blocks an uppercut.
Tax tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Tax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spencer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer clobbers Tax with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spencer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spencer misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Tax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spencer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tax lands a glancing blow to the side of Spencer's head.

It looks like Dave Spencer has been cut.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer lands a glancing blow to the side of Tax's head.
A big right from Tax misses.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Spencer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spencer throws a jab when Tax was well out of range.
Tax scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spencer misses with a body shot.

Spencer moves into range and clinches up with Tax.
Dave Spencer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Tax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer presses Tax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Tax avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage.
Tax working aggressively here.
Spencer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Tax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Spencer.
Tax scores with a hook to the body.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Tax is struggling to control the position.
Tax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spencers head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tax stalling in the clinch.
Tax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spencer working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Tax.
Spencer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tax is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spencer is keeping busy.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tax.
Tax lands a hook that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Spencer.
Tax taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tax is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spencer is keeping busy.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spencer working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tax.
Tax slows down the pace here.
Tax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tax effectively controlling the action here.
Tax lands with a short shot to the head.
Tax blocking some punches.
Tax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Tax tries to stall but Spencer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spencer has a couple of punches blocked by Tax.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spencer has a couple of punches blocked by Tax.
Tax taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spencer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Tax.
Tax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tax lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tax scores with a shot to the side of Spencer's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spencer.
Tax taking a breather.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tax lands a shoulder strike.
Tax gets through Spencer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tax slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spencer.
Tax lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Spencer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dave Spencer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Spencer misses with a right hand

and Tax counters by moving into the clinch.
Tax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spencer is working Tax over against the cage.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Tax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Spencer.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
Spencer lands a right hand.
Spencer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tax backwards.
Spencer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer lands a right hand.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spencer lands a body shot.
Tax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Tax uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Tax.
Spencer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Tax.
Spencer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spencer throws a head punch that misses.
Tax gets through Spencer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body.
Tax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spencer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tax wants to stall.
Spencer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tax.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spencer.
Tax misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer lands a right hand.
Spencer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tax backwards.
Spencer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spencer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spencer lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tax.
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.
Spencer lands with a left to the head.
Spencer gets through Tax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spencer tries a body shot but Tax blocks it.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spencer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tax swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Tax.
Tax lands with a left to the head.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer lands a shot to the body.
Tax prevents a body shot from Spencer.
Tax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tax.
Spencer scores with a shot to the side of Tax's head.
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Tax avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage.
Tax tries to stall but Spencer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spencer lands with a left to the head.
Tax lands a right hand.
Tax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Tax controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Tax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tax's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tax fails to land.
Tax lands a left hand.
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spencer struggles to land a body shot inside as Tax controls his hands.
Max Tax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax lands a hook that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Good body shot from Tax.
Tax throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Tax lands with a short shot to the head.
Spencer tries to work over Tax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spencer.
Tax working aggressively here.
Spencer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dave Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spencer working aggressively here.
Tax lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spencer 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Dave Spencer!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Dave Spencer!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Dave Spencer!

Dave Spencer wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Who Cares (ranked 4480 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Woods (ranked 4464 p4p, 0 weight class). Who Cares has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cares
vs
Woods

185 cm
23
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Who Cares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chase Woods!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
A jab from Cares finds it's way through Woods's defenses.
Cares connects with a body shot that sends Woods's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cares throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cares loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cares enables Woods to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cares manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Woods working some strikes from top position.
Woods preventing the sweep.
Woods throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woods with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Woods is pushing down on Cares's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cares is fighting to maintain full guard but Woods has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woods on the ground.
Woods thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cares's head.
Cares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Woods.
Cares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Woods not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Woods has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woods lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Woods lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cares is breathing heavily.
Woods slips a nice elbow through Cares's hands, connecting with Cares's forehead.
Woods throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Woods landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Woods scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cares taking some punishment here, with Woods in his half guard.
Woods slips a nice elbow through Cares's hands, connecting with Cares's forehead.
Woods looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cares with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Woods.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Cares is rocked!
Cares is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Woods scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Cares is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woods lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cares quite badly. Cares pulls Woods in close trying to recover. Woods postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cares on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cares doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Woods!
Chase Woods decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.