QFC Tournament 373 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Eriksson (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.

Hogan
vs
Eriksson

170 cm
24
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
24
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but Eriksson shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Hogan or perhaps it was just good defense by Eriksson which made him look bad.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but Eriksson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eriksson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horrible takedown by Hogan or perhaps it was just good defense by Eriksson which made him look bad.
Eriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hogan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hogan trying to control the position but Eriksson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hogan 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.
Eriksson tries to buck Hogan off but Hogan is having none of it.
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!
Hogan prevents Eriksson from escaping the position.
Hogan lands an elbow.
Eriksson is looking to reverse the position.
Hogan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Eriksson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hogan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Eriksson trying to remain calm as Hogan controls from the top position.
Hogan lands an elbow.
Hogan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hogan landing a few strikes.
Hogan wants to control but Eriksson is keeping him busy.
Hogan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hogan scores with punches from side control.
Eriksson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hogan.
Hogan staying calm.
Hogan lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a nice forearm strike.
Hogan happy to just control the position for now.
Hogan is working Eriksson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksson is being controlled here.
Hogan grinds an elbow into Eriksson's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eriksson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eriksson is not content to let Hogan control the position.
Hogan takes a little break here. Eriksson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Eriksson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hogan has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hogan trying to control the action but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
Hogan controls the position.
Hogan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Eriksson for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Hulk Hogan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hogan dives in and grabs Eriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eriksson pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown but Eriksson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eriksson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hogan somewhat.
Eriksson with a jab.
Eriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eriksson.
Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hogan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Eriksson keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Eriksson being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eriksson's head.
Hogan stands and throws Eriksson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hogan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hogan trying to control the position but Eriksson is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eriksson can't do much from the bottom here.
Eriksson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hogan connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hogan ducks right into an uppercut from Eriksson.
Eriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Hogan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hogan slips a straight right by Eriksson.
Hogan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eriksson defends well and Hogan ends up having to push Eriksson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eriksson tries to break the clinch but Hogan is controlling the position.
Hogan has Eriksson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eriksson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan can't get the takedown.
Eriksson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hogan tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eriksson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hogan.

Hogan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Eriksson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hogan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogan stops Eriksson from standing up.
Hulk Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eriksson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hogan advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eriksson is trying to escape the position but Hogan is controlling the position.
Hogan wants to control but Eriksson is keeping him busy.
Hogan working the body and head with strikes.
Hogan scoring with punches from side control.
Eriksson is pushing Hogan's head away, looking to escape. Hogan manages to hold on to the position though.
Hogan cracks Eriksson with a big right hand but Eriksson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hogan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eriksson keeps working.
Hogan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eriksson to see if he's OK.
Hogan scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What's Eriksson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Eriksson is letting Hogan control him for a moment.
Hogan moves into full mount!
Eriksson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hogan lands a couple of good shots and Eriksson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hogan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Eriksson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Can Eriksson hold on?! Hogan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hogan lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eriksson is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a shot to the head.
Hogan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hogan biding his time, controlling Eriksson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan cracks Eriksson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Eriksson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksson is keeping busy.
Hogan looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Hogan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eriksson as he avoids it easily.
Hulk Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eriksson.
Hogan with a poor takedown
and Eriksson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Eriksson as Hogan shoots in.
Eriksson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hogan fails with the takedown.
Eriksson connects with a body shot.
Eriksson leaves Hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eriksson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hogan at a distance.
Eriksson connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksson lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hogan should have avoided that one.
Eriksson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Hogan is rocked!

Eriksson cracks Hogan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Eriksson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hogan to stand back up!
Oh Hogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan leaves his chin hanging out and Eriksson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hogan crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Eriksson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Armand Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khg Jbjj (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.

Malone
vs
Jbjj

166 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armand Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khg Jbjj!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jbjj throws a lazy head kick
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malone is defended easily by Jbjj.
Malone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malone wants it to stay on the feet.
Jbjj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jbjj shoots in and drives through. Malone sprawls well.
Jbjj shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armand Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khg Jbjj.
Malone throws a series of punches but Jbjj avoids them all with ease.
Malone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Malone duly obliges.
Jbjj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jbjj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malone but Malone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Jbjj moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.
Malone misses with a wild combination.
Malone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jbjj backs up against the cage.
Jbjj is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
Jbjj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Malone as Jbjj shoots in.
A punch combination from Malone misses.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Malone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jbjj fails to land the takedown.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jbjj tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Malone swats away the attempt to clinch by Jbjj.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Jbjj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jbjj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malone's waist but Malone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jbjj off to one side.

Jbjj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malone prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Malone breaks from the clinch.

Malone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jbjj's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jbjj pulls Malone in close to prevent any damage.
Malone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jbjj wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Khg Jbjj was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Malone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jbjj tries to avoid it but Malone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jbjj to the ground. Jbjj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jbjj shoots in for a takedown but Malone shows good takedown defense.
Malone misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Malone misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jbjj moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jbjj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malone tries to avoid it but Jbjj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malone to the ground. Malone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jbjj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malone throws a jab but it's blocked by Jbjj.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jbjj.

Malone gets tackled into the cage by Jbjj. Jbjj maintains the clinch.

Jbjj breaks from the clinch.

Malone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jbjj manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone throws a big right hand that misses.
Malone stopping the sweep attempt from Jbjj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armand Malone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Malone throws a series of punches but Jbjj moves out of range.
Jbjj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Armand Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jbjj.
Jbjj wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Jbjj throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Armand Malone is winning the standup battle so far.
Jbjj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malone swinging wildly here.
Jbjj displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malone.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jbjj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malone throws a nice looking combination but Jbjj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jbjj closes the distance and clinches up with Malone, looking for a takedown. Jbjj pushes Malone against the cage but Malone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Armand Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khg Jbjj.
Malone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malone wants it to stay on the feet.
Jbjj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malone.
Malone blocks a head kick by Jbjj.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jbjj.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Jbjj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Jbjj gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
Jbjj works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malone stops a takedown attempt from Jbjj.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jbjj gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Jbjj pulls Malone into guard.
Malone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jbjj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Malone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jbjj has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malone has managed to get both his arms back between Jbjj's legs - danger averted.
Jbjj is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jbjj escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malone throwing strikes from guard but Jbjj blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jbjj has a closed guard, preventing Malone from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jbjj had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malone defends it easily.

Jbjj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jbjj controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jbjj has his foot on Malone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malone works his way back into a safe position though.
Malone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malone wants to stand but Jbjj is controlling his posture from full guard.

Jbjj pushes Malone off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khg Jbjj will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Jbjj throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Jbjj has a takedown stuffed.
Jbjj with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malone counters with a big head kick but Jbjj shrugs it off.
Malone misses with a few strikes there.
Jbjj tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.
Jbjj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jbjj wants it to stay on the feet.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jbjj's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Malone slaps away a takedown attempt from Jbjj, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Armand Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khg Jbjj.
Jbjj closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malone circles away.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone misses with a double jab.
Jbjj fails with the takedown.
Malone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jbjj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malone as he jumps to the side.
Malone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Armand Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jbjj moves into the clinch.
Malone is trying to push Jbjj away but Jbjj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Jbjj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jbjj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Malone instigates a clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a series of punches but Jbjj avoids them all with ease.
Malone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jbjj shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jbjj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Malone. Those never looked like landing.
Jbjj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jbjj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malone stuffs the takedown attempt from Jbjj. Jbjj gets slowly back to his feet.
Malone tries to clinch but Jbjj moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malone gets caught napping as Jbjj dives in and scores a takedown. Malone manages to retain guard.
Jbjj trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jbjj prevents Malone from getting back to his feet.
Jbjj looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Khg Jbjj wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jbjj tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malone defends well and Jbjj ends up having to push Malone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malone breaks from the clinch.
Malone throws a head kick that misses.
Jbjj shoots in but no luck this time.
Jbjj slips a jab and a cross from Malone.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.

Jbjj moves into range and clinches up with Malone.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Jbjj jumps guard and drags Malone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Khg Jbjj has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jbjj working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malone stopping the sweep attempt from Jbjj.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khg Jbjj.
I think Jbjj has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Khg Jbjj!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Armand Malone!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Armand Malone!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Conan Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azruk Zero (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.

Erikson
vs
Zero

170 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conan Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Azruk Zero!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zero rushes Erikson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zero is working for takedown but Erikson is calmly controlling the position for now.

Zero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Erikson uses from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erikson is controlling him.
Zero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Erikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zero keeping full guard, as Erikson tries to pass.
Erikson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Erikson trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Conan Erikson just wasn't active enough.
Erikson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zero is fending him off so far but Erikson persists. Nope, Zero circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Erikson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Erikson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zero rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Erikson's guard! Nice work there by Zero!
Erikson is looking to sweep but instead, Zero has passed into half guard.
Zero trying to control the action but Erikson is working from the bottom.
Erikson is looking for a sweep. Zero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Erikson is not content to let Zero control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Erikson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zero pulls his head out easily.
Erikson has his hands clasped together around Zero's back. He's all about the action.

Erikson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Zero seems content to control.
Zero wants to stand up but Erikson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson wants to improve his position but Zero is controlling well.
Zero is pressing down on Erikson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Erikson is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Erikson is trying to maintain the position but Zero is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Azruk Zero hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zero fails with a takedown attempt.
Conan Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zero.
Conan Erikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azruk Zero.

Zero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Erikson is holding Zero down, trying to stall.
Erikson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Erikson is trying to maintain the position but Zero is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Erikson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erikson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Erikson has his foot on Zero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zero works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Erikson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erikson is defended easily by Zero.
Erikson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown by Erikson or perhaps it was just good defense by Zero which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conan Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erikson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zero counters with a one-two to the body.

Zero feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero tries to free his leg and advance position but Erikson is retaining full guard.

Erikson looking for subs off his back but Zero has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Erikson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero is trying to control. Erikson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Erikson is trying to maintain the position but Zero is very close to passing his half guard.

Erikson actively working from the bottom here.
Conan Erikson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Erikson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Zero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Erikson is looking to improve his position.

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

Erikson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zero trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Erikson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Erikson is tightening it up a little... Zero has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zero reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zero taps out! Nice BJJ there by Erikson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Conan Erikson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mack More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Marx (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.

More
vs
Marx

180 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mack More!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Marx!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
More stalks Marx and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marx's face. Marx staggers backwards, shaken.

Marx looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marx looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
More wants to improve his position but Marx is controlling well.
Marx wants to lay and pray for a moment but More keeps working.
Marx is figuring out what he wants to do next.

More is defending against the submission attempts here by Marx.
More has hold of Marx's hands but Marx slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marx lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marx is looking to take a break and control but More is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
More is trying to stand.
More is refusing to be controlled, as Marx sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Marx seems content to control.
Marx is pressing down on More's thigh, looking to free his foot. More is holding on for now.

Marx is looking for a kimura but More is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marx to get the leverage.
Marx has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marx passes the guard and advances to mount!
Marx postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. More looks a forlorn figure.
Marx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marx dominating with strikes here.
More working to try and regain half guard.
Marx lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

More is rocked!
Marx drops a big elbow. That's hurt More! More shots from Marx and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Marx!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzia Ziabua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Piotrkowski (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.

Ziabua
vs
Piotrkowski

175 cm
24
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

159 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziabua shoots in looking for a takedown. Piotrkowski tries to sprawl out of it but Ziabua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Piotrkowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Piotrkowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Piotrkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Piotrkowski misses.
Piotrkowski throws a sloppy head kick and Ziabua moves out of range easily.
Piotrkowski throws a head kick that misses.
Ziabua circles away from the clinch attempt

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

Ziabua pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Piotrkowski is posturing up here but Ziabua has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Piotrkowski tries to roll out but it's too tight and Piotrkowski has to tap! Slick submission there by Ziabua!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buzia Ziabua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brook Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Lange (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.

Lesnar
vs
Lange

165 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brook Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Lange!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lange moves into range and clinches up with Lesnar.

Lange is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lesnar can't fight it off and eventually Lange manages to take the fight to the floor. Lesnar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Lange is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lesnar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lange is looking to defend but Lesnar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lange! Lesnar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lange taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brook Lesnar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Brink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Kmicic (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.

Brink
vs
Kmicic

172 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
24
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Brink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Kmicic!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brink gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Niklas Brink!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mavlet Gavril (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raylan Souza (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.

Gavril
vs
Souza

166 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mavlet Gavril!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raylan Souza!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gavril counters with a head kick. That will keep Souza thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Souza shoots for a takedown but Gavril saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gavril fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Gavril sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mavlet Gavril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raylan Souza.
Gavril darts in looking for a takedown but Souza gets double underhooks and turns Gavril into the cage.
Souza wants a takedown.

Gavril turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gavril manages to end up in side control.
The strikes coming from Gavril are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Souza wants to get back to his feet.
Gavril 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.
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!

Souza sneaks out the side door and pushes Gavril away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Souza has his takedown stuffed

and Gavril counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Souza!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavril sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Souza is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gavril trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom.
Gavril is really struggling to control Souza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gavril just content to control the position.
Souza is not content to let Gavril control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mavlet Gavril wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Souza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Souza showed some decent athleticism there.
Gavril is trying to maintain the position but Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavril is trying to get back to full guard.
Gavril trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gavril is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gavril wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mavlet Gavril.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Gavril saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
Souza looks winded!

Souza looking to score a takedown here. Gavril is defending well but Souza drives through and ends up in Gavril's guard.
Gavril is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gavril wants to sweep here but Souza controlling him for the moment.
Gavril throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Gavril blocks nicely.
Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Gavril gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gavril sitting in guard here, content to control.
Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gavril. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavril trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gavril pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
Souza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gavril is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gavril passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gavril is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Souza has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mavlet Gavril dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gavril misses with a jab, cross combination.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gavril counters with a thumping low kick.
Souza blocks a head kick by Gavril.
Souza blocks a head kick by Gavril.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gavril enables Souza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gavril manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavril is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Gavril gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Souza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Gavril slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavril wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.
Gavril tries to score with some ground and pound. Souza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Souza tries to escape but Gavril is in control.
Gavril tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gavril wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.

Gavril working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavril misses with the ground and pound.
Souza is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gavril asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gavril trying to control the position but Souza is working away.

Gavril working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavril tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Souza tries to escape but Gavril is in control.
Gavril wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
Souza defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Gavril seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavril with the ground and pound but Souza regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Souza is trying to escape back to his feet but Gavril uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gavril in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gavril is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gavril stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gavril defends well and Souza ends up having to push Gavril into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mavlet Gavril dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Souza avoids a kick to the body.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gavril counters with a nice body kick.
Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gavril defends well and Souza ends up having to push Gavril into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Souza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mavlet Gavril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raylan Souza.

Gavril gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gavril trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gavril not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gavril pushing down on Souza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gavril trying to control from half guard but Souza is working away.

Gavril decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza misses with a takedown

and Gavril decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Souza's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gavril accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gavril passes Souza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Souza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gavril.
Gavril trying to control the pace.
Souza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gavril.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is not content to let Gavril control the position.
Gavril is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Souza reverses the position - he's now on top in Gavril's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gavril is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Gavril is retaining full guard.
Gavril looking for a sweep. Not yet Gavril, not yet.
Mavlet Gavril overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gavril keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Gavril is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Gavril is keeping the position.
Souza content to stall in guard here.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Gavril has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Souza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Gavril shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gavril is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavril sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gavril tries to control but Souza wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gavril sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mavlet Gavril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gavril 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mavlet Gavril!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Mavlet Gavril!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Mavlet Gavril!

Mavlet Gavril wins by unanimous decision!