QFC Tournament 153 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamie August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Luthor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lex Luthor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamie August's chin.

August
vs
Luthor

150 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie August!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lex Luthor!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Luthor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. August looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
August on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if August tries to get out of the position.
Luthor working the ground and pound.
Luthor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at August to see if he's OK.

Luthor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by August, who protects the arm well.
August controls the position for a moment.
Luthor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
August is trying to control Luthor's posture but Luthor avoids it.
August might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
August looks to move to half guard but instead Luthor has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
August is in a horrible position here. Luthor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Luthor has hold of August's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and August manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
August is trying desperately to improve position.
August wants to control but Luthor is having none of it.
August is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luthor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can August hang on?
Luthor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
August is wriggling around trying to escape.
Luthor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of August's face.
August could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Luthor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Luthor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luthor lands a big shot there that rocks August but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Luthor working for a guillotine from mount but August is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
August is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Luthor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. August looks a forlorn figure.
August is trying to escape the mount.
Luthor with good strikes from the mount here!

Luthor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now August is on top in guard.
Luthor has a closed guard, preventing August from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Luthor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Luthor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Luthor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Luthor connects with a nice short shot to August's temple.
August trying to control here.
Luthor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
August is looking for a sweep. Luthor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor works his foot free and advances to mount.
August is breathing heavily.
Luthor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. August can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Luthor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
August taking shots to the head.
Luthor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Luthor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Luthor looking to secure an arm triangle but August defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Luthor looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Luthor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
August tries to clinch up.
Luthor swats away the attempt to clinch by August.
August misses with an uppercut.
August tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
August throws a wild body kick that Luthor sees coming a mile off.

Luthor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in August's half guard.
Luthor with the ground and pound but August uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Luthor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Luthor advances position into side control!
Luthor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but August is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
August sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
August blocking the ground and pound attempt from Luthor.
August is trying to get back to full guard.
Luthor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Luthor is looking for a kimura here.
Luthor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Luthor seems to be working for a kimura but August defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
August is looking to get back to full guard here but Luthor has managed to pass to side control instead.
Luthor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
August is looking to regain half guard here but Luthor keeps moving and retains side control.
August is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Luthor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by August, who protects the arm well.
August tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luthor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Luthor scoring with punches from side control.

Luthor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
August taking a bit of punishment here - Luthor scoring with strikes.
Luthor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Luthor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
August managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Luthor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at August to see if he's OK.

Luthor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, August has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luthor but great work by August.
Luthor can't do much from the bottom here.
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!
A lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luthor tries to bench press August off him but August keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lex Luthor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Luthor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
August scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luthor doesn't succeed with the takedown

and August counters by clinching up.

August has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Luthor is trying to keep an underhook but August manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Luthor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. August is working away from the top position though.
Luthor gets full guard.
Luthor wants to sweep here but August controlling him for the moment.
August wants to pass the guard but Luthor is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor looking to hit a scissor sweep but August is one step ahead there.

Luthor throws his legs up looking for a submission but August uses it to pass to side control.
Luthor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

August decides to stand back up.

August closes the distance and pushes Luthor back into the cage.

August successfully pulls guard.

Luthor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but August manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Luthor has August in his guard.
Luthor wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Luthor has his foot on August's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. August works his way back into a safe position though.
August stands and throws Luthor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
August happy to just control the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

August stands up and beckons Luthor to his feet.
Luthor has his takedown stuffed

so August counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
August missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

August gets to his feet - Luthor follows without any prompting.
Luthor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jamie August has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Luthor.

August fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Luthor sprawls well initially but August persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like August is going to stand back up.
Luthor gets back to full guard.
August trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lex Luthor has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Luthor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Luthor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. August stacks Luthor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by August!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luthor tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but August presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
August fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
August controlling the pace for now.
Luthor is looking to improve his position but August isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie August showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luthor 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Lex Luthor!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wolf
vs
Redd

170 cm
19
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Redd!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf circles away from the clinch attempt

and Wolf counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Redd tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf blocks with his arms.
Redd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wolf tries to score a body lock takedown but Redd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Wolf turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Redd avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wolf.
Redd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wolf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wolf in side control, throwing shots but Redd defends.
Wolf in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wolf.
Wolf working the ground and pound from side control.
Redd managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wolf.
Wolf cracks Redd with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wolf looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Redd is avoiding damage well.
Wolf postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Redd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wolf scoring with punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Redd can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf scoring with punches from side control.
Wolf lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Redd down.

Wolf stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redd sprawls well. Redd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolf shoots in for a double leg but Redd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redd wants to clinch

and Wolf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Redd's guard.
Wolf 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.
Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.

Redd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Redd looks winded!
Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Redd has wrist control.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf throws a strike but Redd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wolf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but Redd defending well.
Wolf wants to take a breather but Redd is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wolf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wolf shoots for a double leg takedown but Redd sprawls well. He's pushed Wolf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redd tries to clinch but Wolf moves away

and Wolf counters with a single leg into guard. Redd didn't expect that.

Redd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wolf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wolf misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wolf working the head with strikes.
Wolf cracks Redd with a big elbow.
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!
Redd takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Redd is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wolf looks up at the clock and then as Redd takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wolf smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wolf scoring with punches from side control.
Wolf landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Redd some visible discomfort.
Wolf lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Redd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Wolf working the head with strikes.
Hugo Wolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Redd to see if he's OK.
Redd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Redd to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wolf lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wolf cracks Redd with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Redd is rocked!
Wolf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Redd some visible discomfort.
Redd is still in real trouble! Can Wolf finish him?
Wolf works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wolf is chipping away with strikes.
Redd taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wolf landing a few strikes.
Redd seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolf wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
Wolf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Redd some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wolf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redd can do to turn this around?
Redd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Redd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wolf connects with a decent elbow.
Wolf lands a nice forearm strike.

Wolf decides to stand back up. Wolf steps back and let's Redd get back to his feet.
No luck for Wolf with that takedown attempt.

Wolf closes the distance and pushes Redd back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redd walks away with a smile on his face. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redd tries to clinch up

and Wolf counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wolf has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Redd is trying to keep an underhook but Wolf manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Redd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wolf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Wolf is working for a submission of some sort.
Redd taking some punishment here, with Wolf in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Wolf dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redd tries to clinch
and Wolf counters with a series of strikes. Redd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Redd closes the distance looking to clinch

and Wolf counters with a single leg into guard. Redd didn't expect that.
Wolf is working Redd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf connects with a couple of short punches.
Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Redd has wrist control.
Wolf works over Redd with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf landing with the ground and pound.
Redd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.
Wolf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wolf is pushing down on Redd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redd is fighting to maintain full guard but Wolf has managed to sneak the leg through.

Wolf stands up and beckons Redd to join him on the feet.

Wolf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolf connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.
Wolf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Redd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wolf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wolf scoring with some ground and pound.
Redd is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wolf is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wolf stands and steps away. Redd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Redd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Redd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Redd uses good head movement to avoid it.

Redd tries to sprawl but Wolf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wolf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolf working Redd over with strikes.
Wolf thows a huge punch but Redd dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Wolf there.
Wolf working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd tries to kick Wolf off but Wolf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wolf connects with a nice short shot to Redd's temple.
Nice strikes from Wolf there.
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Redd's hands, connecting with Redd's forehead.
Redd has hold of Wolf's hands but Wolf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wolf lands a nice short elbow.
Wolf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hugo Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redd taking some punishment here, with Wolf in his half guard.
Felix Redd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redd is looking to control Wolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Redd avoid being mounted?
Wolf working over Redd with some ground and pound. Redd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Hugo Wolf!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Hugo Wolf!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Hugo Wolf!

Hugo Wolf wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

McDonald
vs
Hernandez

175 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omar Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Hernandez closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hernandez on the side of the head.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Hernandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hernandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hernandez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hernandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hernandez trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Hernandez working away.
McDonald is trying to work for a sweep but Hernandez has mounted him!
Hernandez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hernandez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
McDonald is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
McDonald tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Hernandez postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald has control of Hernandez's left arm, preventing Hernandez from doing any damage.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason McDonald just wasn't active enough.
Hernandez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Hernandez's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Omar Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez tries to clinch up
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hernandez slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonald which made him look bad.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jason McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Hernandez.
Jab by McDonald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by McDonald.
Hernandez shoots and misses
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernandez somewhat.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Nice jab there from McDonald.

Hernandez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDonald to the ground. Hernandez is now in McDonald's guard.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald pulls Hernandez in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
McDonald trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McDonald!
McDonald tries to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Hernandez isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason McDonald dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDonald slips a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
McDonald throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses

and Hernandez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McDonald's guard now.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Omar Hernandez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jason McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Hernandez's head and hops out.
Jason McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Hernandez.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
McDonald lands with a straight right. Hernandez didn't see that one coming.
McDonald throws a combination. Hernandez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez tries to clinch up.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
McDonald is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes McDonald against the cage but McDonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by McDonald.
McDonald feints a jab promting Hernandez to slip. McDonald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hernandez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McDonald connects with a right hand. Hernandez shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Hernandez looking to score a takedown here. McDonald is defending well but Hernandez drives through and ends up in McDonald's guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jason McDonald!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jason McDonald!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jason McDonald!

Jason McDonald wins by unanimous decision!

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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Gobblecoque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gareth Gobblecoque has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wayne Carter's chin.

Carter
vs
Gobblecoque

150 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gareth Gobblecoque!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gobblecoque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gobblecoque throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gobblecoque.
Gobblecoque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gobblecoque tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gobblecoque misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gobblecoque throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gareth Gobblecoque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Gobblecoque pushes him off.

Carter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter is fighting to break Gobblecoque's control of his arms but Gobblecoque is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carter really is a fat lump.
Carter looking to sit in guard and control but Gobblecoque gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobblecoque's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gobblecoque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gobblecoque wanted to stand there but Carter had control of the position.

Carter scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Carter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gobblecoque's half guard.
Carter is controlling the pace.
Gobblecoque tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gobblecoque trying to control from the bottom.
Carter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gobblecoque is trying to stand.

Carter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carter prevents Gobblecoque from standing back up.
Carter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gobblecoque is trying to control but Carter passes into side control!
Gobblecoque is trying to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter stands up.
Gobblecoque shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Gobblecoque keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wayne Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gareth Gobblecoque.

Gobblecoque looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carter!
Gobblecoque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Carter looks to move to half guard but instead Gobblecoque has passed into mount! Damn!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gobblecoque landing shots from mount.
Gobblecoque with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gobblecoque lands a big elbow.

Gobblecoque working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gobblecoque tries to control but Carter wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gobblecoque has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carter's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gareth Gobblecoque will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Carter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gobblecoque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Gobblecoque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gobblecoque tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Gobblecoque drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gobblecoque looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carter stopping the sweep attempt from Gobblecoque.
Carter is looking to work some ground and pound but Gobblecoque has wrist control.
Carter trying to control but Gobblecoque is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gobblecoque's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wayne Carter.
Gobblecoque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gobblecoque swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.

Carter clinches up against the cage.
Carter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gobblecoque smiles and moves away.
Gobblecoque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gobblecoque tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gobblecoque circles away.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gobblecoque's waist but Gobblecoque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Carter looking to score a takedown here. Gobblecoque is defending well but Carter drives through and ends up in Gobblecoque's guard.
Gobblecoque is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carter is controlling him.
Gareth Gobblecoque has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gobblecoque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gobblecoque is looking to stand up but Carter isn't so interested in that idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Carter stands up from Gobblecoque's guard - Carter perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobblecoque shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gobblecoque looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Gobblecoque persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Gobblecoque dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carter. That did some damage!
Wayne Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from Gobblecoque. Gobblecoque gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter stuffs the takedown.
Carter tries to clinch there but Gobblecoque circles away.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gobblecoque tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Carter shoots in and bounces Gobblecoque off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gobblecoque is looking to stand up but Carter isn't so interested in that idea.
Carter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gobblecoque keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Gobblecoque is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carter being controlled here momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wayne Carter has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Carter avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wayne Carter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gobblecoque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Gobblecoque misses with a takedown

and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.
Gobblecoque crunches a lovely knee into Carter's ribcage.
Gobblecoque has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gobblecoque misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.

Carter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gobblecoque regains guard immediately.
Gobblecoque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gobblecoque wants to stand and escape but Carter is having none of it.
Gobblecoque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carter trying to control but Gobblecoque is working from the bottom.
Gobblecoque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carter is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobblecoque is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carter looking to pass the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gobblecoque throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gobblecoque.
Gobblecoque takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Carter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gobblecoque was covering up waiting for the punch and Carter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter wants to control from the top but Gobblecoque keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gobblecoque looking to control.

Carter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gobblecoque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gobblecoque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Gobblecoque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wayne Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gareth Gobblecoque.
Gobblecoque throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gobblecoque throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gobblecoque off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Gobblecoque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gobblecoque was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gobblecoque pinned against the cage. Gobblecoque gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gobblecoque shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Gobblecoque keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gobblecoque misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Carter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gobblecoque trying to control the position.

Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gobblecoque is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter passes into half guard.
Gobblecoque is trying to stand back up but Carter is controlling him

Carter postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gobblecoque to stand up.
Gobblecoque shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gobblecoque's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gobblecoque looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gobblecoque throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gobblecoque lands with a slapping head kick.
Carter moves out of range of the leg kick from Gobblecoque.

Carter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Wayne Carter!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Wayne Carter!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Wayne Carter!

Wayne Carter wins by unanimous decision!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

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