QFC Tournament 1081 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judah Nagkta (ranked 4726 p4p, 4770 weight class) and Lars Bogs (ranked 543 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.

Nagkta
vs
Bogs

193 cm
23
210
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Judah Nagkta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Bogs!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagkta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Nagkta enables Bogs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nagkta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nagkta is controlling Bogs's posture.

Bogs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nagkta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bogs has managed to get both his arms back between Nagkta's legs - danger averted.
Nagkta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nagkta tries to get out of the position.
Bogs wants to control from the top but Nagkta keeps moving.
Bogs postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bogs controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogs trying to control but Nagkta is working from the bottom.
Bogs connects with a couple of short punches.
Bogs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nagkta wants to sweep here but Bogs controlling him for the moment.
Nagkta working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.
Nagkta lands a really nice looking cross but Bogs seems unphased.
Bogs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Nagkta. That snapped Bogs's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Nagkta. That snapped Bogs's head back.
Bogs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagkta.
Bogs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nagkta counters with a left and a right that stings Bogs.
Nagkta lands a slapping body shot.
Bogs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nagkta's waist but Nagkta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bogs off to one side.
Nagkta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Bogs drives through and clinches with Nagkta against the cage.
Bogs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nagkta's defenses.

It looks like Judah Nagkta has been cut.
Bogs with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagkta is trying to pull guard but Bogs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Bogs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bogs manages to end up in side control.
Nagkta tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bogs easily slips into full mount!
Nagkta is desperately trying to improve his position but Bogs has a good base and remains in mount.
Bogs avoids the attempt from Nagkta to control.
Nagkta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bogs throws some wild stikes that Nagkta manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagkta taking shots to the head.
Nagkta tries to lock up and control but Bogs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Bogs stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nagkta stuns Bogs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nagkta connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagkta slaps away a takedown attempt from Bogs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Judah Nagkta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Bogs.
Bogs looks for a takedown but Nagkta sprawls well.
Bogs looks winded!
Jab by Nagkta.
Nagkta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab from Nagkta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Judah Nagkta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Judah Nagkta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bogs dives in for a single leg takedown but Nagkta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nagkta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bogs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bogs there as he acknowledges the shot.

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

Bogs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nagkta is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagkta is trying to control Bogs's posture but Bogs avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagkta tries to improve position but can't.

Bogs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nagkta to his feet.

Bogs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bogs is breathing heavily.
Nagkta is trying to improve his position.
Nagkta is trying to control Bogs's posture but Bogs avoids it.

Bogs is trying to get an arm triangle but Nagkta is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagkta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nagkta can't do much from the bottom here.
Nagkta is trying to work for a sweep but Bogs has mounted him!
Nagkta tries to lock up and control but Bogs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bogs lands a big shot there that rocks Nagkta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Judah Nagkta's cut is getting worse.
Nagkta tries to lock up and control but Bogs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Bogs working for a guillotine from mount but Nagkta is in no mood to give up.
Nagkta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nagkta holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bogs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nagkta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bogs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nagkta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nagkta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bogs on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagkta wants to hold on but Bogs pushes him away.
Nagkta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nagkta tries to lock up and control but Bogs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bogs moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nagkta has worked his arm free - good work by Nagkta!
Bogs trying to control the position but Nagkta is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Bogs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Judah Nagkta's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bogs throws a right hand that misses
and Nagkta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagkta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bogs under the eye.
Bogs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bogs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagkta swings for the body but Bogs moves out of range.
Bogs wants to counter with a clinch but Nagkta pushes him away.
Nagkta with a nice cross.
Bogs darts in looking for a takedown but Nagkta gets double underhooks and turns Bogs into the cage.
Nagkta scores with a shot to the body.

Bogs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nagkta's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagkta working a defensive guard but Bogs passes into half guard.
Nagkta is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bogs lands a nice short elbow.

Nagkta looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagkta is refusing to be controlled, as Bogs sits in half guard.
Bogs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bogs moves into full mount! Nagkta won't be happy about that!
Nagkta is looking to improve his position but Bogs isn't that keen on the idea.
Nagkta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagkta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagkta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bogs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagkta wants to pass the guard but Bogs is keeping the position.
Nagkta wants to control from the top but Bogs keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nagkta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bogs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nagkta has Bogs in his guard.

Bogs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nagkta's guard.
Bogs wants to pass to mount but Nagkta is defending the position.
Nagkta trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagkta is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogs controlling the pace.
Nagkta tries to get to full guard but Bogs has control of the leg.
Nagkta wants to control but Bogs is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogs wants to control but Nagkta is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lars Bogs.
I think Bogs 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Lars Bogs!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Lars Bogs!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Lars Bogs!

Lars Bogs wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ridley Park (ranked 4571 p4p, 4791 weight class) and Bucky Barnes (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.

Park
vs
Barnes

200 cm
25
213
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ridley Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bucky Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Park.
Barnes misses with a left hand

and Park counters with a shoot takedown. Barnes fights it but they end up in guard.
Park working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Park is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Park postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Park content to stall in guard here.
Park works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Park thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Park is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Park scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes is staying active underneath Park, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Park sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Park missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Park sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Park jumps into side control!
An elbow from Park crashes against the mat.
Barnes stops Park from passing to mount.
Park passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barnes!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Barnes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Park looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnes defends it well.

Park looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barnes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Park throwing strikes here but Barnes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Park there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barnes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Park. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Park working for a submission but Barnes is keeping him at bay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Park gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Park scores with a couple of good head shots there.

It looks like Bucky Barnes has been cut.
Park thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Park is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Barnes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Park has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barnes's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ridley Park dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bucky Barnes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Barnes throws a lazy uppercut

and Park counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Park is dominant here and he's now got Barnes's back!
Park looking to hold on to the position here but Barnes rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Park loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Park wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Park works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Park thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head.
Park thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Park lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Park wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Park 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.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Park looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Park slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
Park has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Park is working for a guillotine from mount but Barnes frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park punishing his opponent with strikes.
Park lands a nice shot to the head.
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Park thowing shots but they're missing.

Park has control of Barnes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barnes regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Park throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Park is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Park working the ground and pound effectively.
Park will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Park trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Park looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Barnes is rocked!

That has opened up Bucky Barnes's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to hold on but Park postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Park trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ridley Park dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bucky Barnes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Park swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Park steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Park throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Park moves away.
Park shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.

Park drives through with a takedown into Barnes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Park throws a big elbow that misses.
Park pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Park is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Park missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Park is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.

Park is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barnes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ridley Park!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Labryn (ranked 4980 p4p, 4838 weight class) and Ben Cormier (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.

Labryn
vs
Cormier

193 cm
18
204
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
207
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Labryn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Labryn doesn't manage to clinch there - Cormier circles away.
Labryn shoots for a double leg takedown but Cormier sprawls well. He's pushed Labryn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cormier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Cormier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cormier showed some decent athleticism there.
Labryn has hold of Cormier's hands but Cormier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cormier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Cormier.
Cormier slips a nice elbow through Labryn's hands, connecting with Labryn's forehead.
Cormier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier lands strikes from half guard.

Labryn is rocked!
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.
Cormier is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Labryn is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cormier fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Labryn from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cormier! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Cormier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bingo Banjo (ranked 4949 p4p, 2984 weight class) and Ozren Moreno (ranked 564 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.

Banjo
vs
Moreno

200 cm
18
210
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banjo stuffs the takedown attempt from Moreno. Moreno gets slowly back to his feet.

Moreno moves into range and clinches up with Banjo.

Banjo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banjo stuffs the takedown.

Banjo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moreno manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Moreno uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Banjo drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno wants to stand and escape but Banjo is having none of it.
Banjo wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Banjo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moreno's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno 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.
Banjo working some strikes from top position.
Banjo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Banjo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Banjo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banjo is looking to stand up but Moreno won't let him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Banjo sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Moreno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moreno feints the counter takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Banjo.
Moreno is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banjo tries to advance to mount but Moreno denies him.
Moreno tries to buck Banjo off but Banjo is having none of it.

Banjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moreno tries to bench press Banjo off him but Banjo keeps the position.
Moreno looks winded!

Banjo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moreno has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Banjo but great work by Moreno.
Banjo struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banjo is pushing Moreno's head away, looking to escape. Moreno manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banjo manages to get back to half guard.
Banjo is looking to control Moreno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banjo avoid being mounted?
Banjo is controlling Moreno's trapped leg to prevent Moreno from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banjo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banjo has Moreno pulled in close to control his posture.

Moreno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreno has managed to get both his arms back between Banjo's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno looking to sit in guard and control but Banjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Moreno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banjo landing some decent shots from guard.
Banjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banjo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moreno misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moreno looks for the body kick but Banjo saw that one coming.

Banjo gets caught napping as Moreno dives in and scores a takedown. Banjo manages to retain guard.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Banjo controlling the position.
Moreno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Banjo has his foot on Moreno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moreno works his way back into a safe position though.
Moreno passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo trying to control from the bottom.
Banjo is positioning himself well to prevent Moreno advancing to mount.
Banjo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moreno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moreno's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Banjo is persistently looking for the submission but Moreno is defending it well.
Banjo trying to control.

Banjo has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Moreno is in real trouble here. Banjo gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Moreno is tapping out! Banjo wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bingo Banjo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shiro Han Iriki Gyo (ranked 4669 p4p, 4681 weight class) and Nu Pote (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.

Iriki Gyo
vs
Pote

182 cm
25
217
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
199
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shiro Han Iriki Gyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nu Pote!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pote tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iriki Gyo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iriki Gyo throwing a counter right hand but Pote manages to avoid it.
Iriki Gyo tries to clinch up.
Pote tries to clinch up.
Iriki Gyo throws a series of punches but Pote avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pote looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Pote closes the distance and clinches.
Pote lands a body punch in the clinch.
Iriki Gyo is trying to stall.
Knees to the body from Pote.
Iriki Gyo is breathing heavily.
Pote lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pote lands with a light punch inside.
Pote pushes Iriki Gyo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pote connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Shiro Han Iriki Gyo has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Pote as the two fighters clinch.
Pote cracks Iriki Gyo with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pote drops Iriki Gyo with a big knee straight up the middle! Iriki Gyo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Iriki Gyo is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pote rushes Iriki Gyo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Iriki Gyo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Pote.
Pote lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pote is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Iriki Gyo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pote scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pote utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pote lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Pote.
Pote lands a nice uppercut.
Pote lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pote lands a body punch.
Iriki Gyo seems to have got his legs back now.
Pote gets through Iriki Gyo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pote lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Pote drops Iriki Gyo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Iriki Gyo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pote landing knees to the body.
Pote dips a shoulder and cracks Iriki Gyo with a mighty uppercut! Iriki Gyo falls back against the cage and Pote unloads with a barrage of strikes! Iriki Gyo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pote screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nu Pote!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Jufee (ranked 4572 p4p, 4680 weight class) and Cory Ashby (ranked 0 p4p, 376 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.

Jufee
vs
Ashby

198 cm
25
210
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathan Jufee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cory Ashby!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashby tries to clinch up but Jufee circles away and keeps his distance.
Ashby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ashby thuds his shin into the meat of Jufee's side.

Jufee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jufee lands in his opponent's guard.

Ashby scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ashby throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ashby tries to clinch there but Jufee circles away.
Ashby tries to clinch there but Jufee circles away.
Ashby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jufee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashby somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jufee walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashby looks to clinch

and Jufee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ashby trying to keep a closed guard but Jufee is proving a slippery customer.
Ashby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jufee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ashby keeping moving, preventing Jufee from controlling successfully.
Jufee passes Ashby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jufee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jufee winds up and cracks Ashby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jufee wants to take a breather but Ashby is having none of it.
Ashby manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jufee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ashby manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jufee has Ashby in his guard.

Jufee keeping full guard, as Ashby tries to pass.

Jufee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ashby defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashby looking to pass the guard.
Jufee has control of Ashby's left arm, preventing Ashby from doing any damage.
Ashby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jufee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jufee looking for subs off his back but Ashby has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jufee is trying to control but Ashby manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashby looking to finish with strikes here!
Jufee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ashby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jufee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ashby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jufee sees it coming and defends easily.
Jufee works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cory Ashby will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ashby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jufee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ashby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jufee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ashby tries to break free but Jufee pushes him back against the cage.
Ashby wants to get back to striking at distance but Jufee won't allow it.

Ashby manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby wants to clinch up but Jufee keeps it at a distance.
Jufee stuffs the takedown attempt from Ashby. Ashby gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonathan Jufee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Ashby.

Jufee darts in and clinches Ashby up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashby wants a takedown but no success here.
Ashby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jufee smiles and moves away.
Ashby throws a sloppy head kick and Jufee moves out of range easily.
Ashby throws a head kick that Jufee semi-blocks.

Ashby gets caught napping as Jufee dives in and scores a takedown. Ashby manages to retain guard.
Jufee passes Ashby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jufee 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jufee in particular looking to stall.
Jufee is nestled in close to Ashby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Ashby is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jufee works his way into side control.
Jufee working the ground and pound.
Ashby is still in real trouble! Can Jufee finish him?
Jufee cracks Ashby with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jufee immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ashby is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jufee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Jufee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 4978 p4p, 4766 weight class) and Dante Harding (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.

McGregor
vs
Harding

175 cm
25
155
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
175
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Harding!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harding shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Harding's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harding or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregor, which made it look bad.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

McGregor clinches up with Harding and pushes him back against the cage.
Harding content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harding keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Harding has double underhooks.

Harding breaks from the clinch.
Harding moves to clinch but McGregor breaks away
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Dante Harding has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harding.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Harding.
Harding misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harding shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGregor is trying to defend but Harding finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

McGregor pushes Harding off and gets back to his feet.

McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Harding.
Harding tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.

Harding breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Harding. No joy for McGregor on that attempt.
Harding shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harding gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harding leaves McGregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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!
McGregor stuns Harding with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Harding sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Harding on that attempt.
Harding changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Harding manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Harding looks winded!

McGregor rushes Harding and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harding keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Harding has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding misses with the head strike.
McGregor tries to break free but Harding pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Harding keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Harding goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGregor prevents it.
McGregor prevents the takedown attempt.
Harding keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harding has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harding trying to stall but McGregor improves his position.
Harding tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Harding keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor is trying to break free.
Harding trying to control the position but instead, McGregor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harding into the cage.

Harding breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McGregor forces Harding back against the cage and clinches.
Harding can't break the clinch.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Harding is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Harding's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

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

McGregor kicks off Harding and gets to his feet.

McGregor darts in and clinches Harding up against the cage.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Harding has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Harding's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harding can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Harding tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
Harding keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Harding is controlling him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Harding.
McGregor is trying to break free.
Harding with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harding keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harding is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harding has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Harding.
Harding is breathing heavily.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harding shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.

McGregor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harding did well to prevent McGregor getting side control.
Harding tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McGregor manages to move to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregor stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harding is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Harding circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Harding counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGregor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harding darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Harding into the cage.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Harding sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Conor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Harding shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Harding sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harding tries to avoid it but McGregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harding to the ground. Harding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harding shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harding can do to turn this around?
McGregor shoots for a takedown but Harding saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harding sprawls well. Harding wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Harding moves out of range easily.
Harding throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Harding gets a takedown into half guard.

McGregor pushes Harding off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McGregor rushes Harding and presses him up against the cage.

Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Harding moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Harding moves out of range easily.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Harding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McGregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Harding's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

A head kick from Harding lands but McGregor takes it in his stride.

Harding closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

McGregor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

McGregor clinches with his opponent.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
Harding has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Harding tries to pull guard but McGregor won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Harding.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harding takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Harding with that takedown attempt.

McGregor forces Harding back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor wants to break free but Harding has control.
Harding wants to stall.
Harding goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGregor prevents it.
McGregor tries to break free but Harding pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harding tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

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.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor is trying to break free.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harding can't get the takedown.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harding tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Harding won't allow it.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Harding has double underhooks.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Harding is controlling the position.
McGregor is pressed up against the cage. Harding has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGregor down to the mat. McGregor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGregor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harding circles away.

McGregor moves into the clinch.
Conor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGregor is trying to break free.
Harding throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor has Harding pressed against the cage, preventing Harding from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harding keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor wants to break free but Harding has control.
Harding keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

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.
Harding keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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

McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.

Harding breaks the clinch.

McGregor has Harding up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Harding keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Harding has double underhooks.
Harding is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dante Harding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harding unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harding with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Conor McGregor!

Conor McGregor wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Es Kelato (ranked 4754 p4p, 4570 weight class) and Don Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelato comes into the arena with Incarnacion blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kelato
vs
Diego

184 cm
25
218
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
213
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Es Kelato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Diego!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego tries to clinch up but Kelato circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Kelato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diego tries to avoid it but Kelato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diego to the ground. Diego escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kelato.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Diego has Kelato up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Kelato - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kelato could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Kelato avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Kelato blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelato stalling the fight.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Kelato avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Kelato.
Kelato wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Es Kelato. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diego has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kelato regains guard immediately.
Kelato keeping moving, preventing Diego from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelato is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelato 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.
Diego wants to control from the top but Kelato keeps moving.
Kelato keeping full guard, as Diego tries to pass.
Diego postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diego gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kelato controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kelato wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.

Diego looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kelato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Diego looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diego wants to sweep here but Kelato controlling him for the moment.
Kelato advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diego tries to roll over but Kelato keeps him under control.
Diego is staying active underneath Kelato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelato controlling the action here.
Kelato is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diego is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kelato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kelato's back!
Kelato manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Diego is now in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that round.
That's time! Kelato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kelato throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Diego counters by clinching up.
Kelato stalling.
Kelato jumps guard but Diego stands there with Kelato around his waist. Kelato gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diego displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kelato up against the cage.
Diego holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelato looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diego's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelato.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diego.

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.
Kelato goes for a takedown attempt but Diego pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Es Kelato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Kelato wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Diego defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelato.
Kelato tries to clinch up.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Kelato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelato tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diego manages to circle out of the way.

Diego shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kelato is trying to defend but Diego finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kelato wants to improve his position but Diego is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diego is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kelato is just riding it out for now. Diego eventually gives up the hold.
Diego controlling the action here.
Diego looks to land a strike but Kelato avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Diego is in close to Kelato's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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.
Kelato keeping moving, preventing Diego from controlling successfully.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelato is retaining full guard.
Kelato lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Diego keeping moving, preventing Kelato from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diego is on top in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diego with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kelato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diego defends it nicely.
Kelato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Diego drives through with a takedown into Kelato's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diego looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kelato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a big elbow that misses.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego stopping the sweep attempt from Kelato.
Diego scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kelato is on top in guard.

Kelato looking to pass the guard.
Kelato is working hard here to advance position.
Diego working a defensive guard but Kelato manages to pass into side control anyway.
Diego is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelato trying to control the position but Diego is working away.
Diego seems a little lost for a moment, as Kelato dominates the positioning.
Diego is looking for a sweep.
Diego struggling a bit here.
Diego tries to improve position but can't.
Diego trying to remain calm as Kelato controls from the top position.
Diego is trying to get back to half guard.
Kelato trying to control the position but Diego is working away.
Es Kelato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelato advances to full mount.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego can't escape the position.
Diego is squirming around, avoiding Kelato's attempts to control the action.
Diego can't escape the position.
Diego is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kelato lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kelato looking to control but Diego is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelato pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelato unloading with bombs!
Kelato lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diego hang on?
Kelato raining down shots from the mount!
Kelato wants to control but instead Diego manages to regain half guard.

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

Kelato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diego is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Es Kelato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diego 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 Don Diego!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Don Diego!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Don Diego!

Don Diego wins by unanimous decision!
Es Kelato was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't be judging me just because I believe in science'.