QFC Tournament 559 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lang Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dimaguiba (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.

Langston
vs
Dimaguiba

178 cm
24
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston lands with a straight right. Dimaguiba didn't see that one coming.
Langston misses with a body shot.
Langston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Dimaguiba.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimaguiba misses the target.
Langston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dimaguiba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Dimaguiba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dimaguiba scores with a nice body kick.
Dimaguiba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dimaguiba.
Lang Langston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimaguiba looks to throw the jab but Langston is out of range.
As Dimaguiba looks to move away, Langston throws a big counter combo bu Dimaguiba just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Langston scores with a hook.
Langston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimaguiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Langston fails to land with a series of punches.
Langston moves forwards but Dimaguiba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Langston slips a straight right by Dimaguiba.
Langston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimaguiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Langston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimaguiba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimaguiba shapes to counter with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston misses with a wild combination.
Dimaguiba throws a counter combo.
Langston slips under a jab from Dimaguiba.
As Dimaguiba looks to move away, Langston throws a big counter combo bu Dimaguiba just gets out of the way.
Langston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dimaguiba.
Dimaguiba throws a big counter head kick but Langston avoids it with no problem.
Langston blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Langston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Langston.
Langston takes a swing at Dimaguiba's ribcage but misses.
Dimaguiba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Langston works over Dimaguiba's head and body with a nice combination.
Dimaguiba scores with a hook.
Langston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Langston. Dimaguiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimaguiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Dimaguiba misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Langston.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Dimaguiba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from Dimaguiba.
Dimaguiba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Langston.
Dimaguiba ducks right into an uppercut from Langston.
Dimaguiba looks to land a right hand but Langston moved out of range.
Langston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Langston throws a right and a left that Dimaguiba avoids nicely.
Langston misses with a double jab.
Langston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimaguiba throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Langston - just one landing.
Langston throws a series of punches but Dimaguiba avoids them all with ease.
Dimaguiba throws out a loose jab but Langston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimaguiba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dimaguiba lands with a slapping head kick.
Dimaguiba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimaguiba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Langston manages to avoid it.
Dimaguiba scores with a push kick.
Dimaguiba takes a swing at Langston's ribcage but misses.
Langston throws a combination. Dimaguiba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Juan Dimaguiba has been cut.
Dimaguiba throws a head kick that misses.
Langston digs a good body shot into Dimaguiba's ribs.
Dimaguiba scores with a push kick.
A punch combination from Langston misses.
Langston is breathing heavily.
Dimaguiba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Langston throws out the jab.
A big right from Dimaguiba misses.
Dimaguiba lands a high kick!
Dimaguiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Langston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dimaguiba misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Langston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimaguiba throws a leg kick but Langston sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Langston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dimaguiba.
Langston throws a body punch but Dimaguiba moves out of range.
Dimaguiba is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That kick from Dimaguiba tenderised Langston's leg. Langston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Langston misses with a straight right.
Dimaguiba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Langston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Dimaguiba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dimaguiba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Langston. Dimaguiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Langston throws a right and a left that Dimaguiba avoids nicely.
Dimaguiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Langston moves away.
Langston works the jab nicely.
Dimaguiba throws a body punch but Langston moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Langston punishes Dimaguiba's body with a nice straight punch.
Langston tries to bum rush Dimaguiba with a series of wild strikes but Dimaguiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dimaguiba delivers a nice body kick.
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 Lang Langston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Dimaguiba's cut.
That's time! Langston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Langston looks to land a combination. Dimaguiba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dimaguiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dimaguiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Dimaguiba responds with a good body kick, but Langston manages to step out the way in time.
Langston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dimaguiba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Langston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Langston moves away from the strike by Dimaguiba.
Langston staying out of range there.
Langston swinging wildly here.
Dimaguiba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dimaguiba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langston throws a nice looking combination but Dimaguiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Langston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimaguiba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dimaguiba throws a combination. Langston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dimaguiba throws the kick towards the body but Langston avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Langston. Dimaguiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Langston misses with a double jab
and Dimaguiba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lang Langston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dimaguiba lands a head kick. Langston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dimaguiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimaguiba misses with a kick to the body.
Langston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Langston catches Dimaguiba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Langston does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Langston.
Langston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dimaguiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Langston was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimaguiba.
Dimaguiba lands a nice hook to Langston's body. Langston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dimaguiba is breathing heavily.
Langston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimaguiba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimaguiba misses with a head kick.
Langston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimaguiba.
Langston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dimaguiba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dimaguiba looks to throw the jab but Langston is out of range.
Dimaguiba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Langston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dimaguiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dimaguiba is looking for the big counter here.
Dimaguiba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Langston walks into a jab.
Langston cracks Dimaguiba with a good jab.
Langston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dimaguiba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Langston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Langston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Langston takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Langston as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Langston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dimaguiba.
Dimaguiba scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Langston. Dimaguiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimaguiba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Langston throws a shot to the body.
Langston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dimaguiba ducks under a wild hook from Langston.
It seemed like Dimaguiba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Langston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dimaguiba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Langston.
Dimaguiba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Langston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dimaguiba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Langston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dimaguiba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Langston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimaguiba circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimaguiba. Langston does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Langston.
Langston thuds a left hand into Dimaguiba's body.
Langston throws a series of punches but Dimaguiba avoids them all with ease.
Dimaguiba follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Langston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Langston.
Dimaguiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Langston throws a series of strikes that have Dimaguiba backpedaling.
Langston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimaguiba throws a fast counter high kick but Langston manages to duck under it in time.
Langston tries to bum rush Dimaguiba with a series of wild strikes but Dimaguiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lang Langston is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Langston throws a shot to the body.
Dimaguiba lands a nice looking body kick.
Langston connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lang Langston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Dimaguiba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fighters circling - Langston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimaguiba fakes the leg kick and cracks Langston in the body.
Langston misses with the combination.
Dimaguiba misses with a double jab.
Dimaguiba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Langston.
Langston misses with a double jab.
Langston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dimaguiba throws out a counter right but Langston avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Langston does it's job there.
Dimaguiba misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimaguiba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Langston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimaguiba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Langston avoids the body shot from Dimaguiba.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Langston throws a series of punches but Dimaguiba avoids them all with ease.
Dimaguiba looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimaguiba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Langston. Those never looked like landing.
Dimaguiba loads up on a big right hand but Langston slips the punch.
Dimaguiba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Langston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dimaguiba.
Dimaguiba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Langston fails to land with a series of punches.
Dimaguiba slips a jab from Langston.
Dimaguiba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dimaguiba tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Langston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Langston connects with a body shot that sends Dimaguiba's belly button to the back.
Langston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Langston looks to land a right hand but Dimaguiba moved out of range.
Langston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimaguiba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Langston.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimaguiba scores with a head kick.
Dimaguiba slips a jab and a cross from Langston.
Langston missing with a left hand there. Dimaguiba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dimaguiba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Langston throws a right and a left that Dimaguiba avoids nicely.
Dimaguiba lands with a kick to the temple. Langston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Langston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dimaguiba.
Dimaguiba lands with a right hand.
Dimaguiba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Langston manages to avoid it.
Dimaguiba looks to land a left hand but Langston moved out of range nicely.
Langston misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dimaguiba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Langston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Langston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Langston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Langston lands with an uppercut that bounces Dimaguiba off the cage and back into range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langston lands a nice looking body shot.
Langston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dimaguiba.
Dimaguiba flicks out a counter leg kick but Langston steps away.
Langston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dimaguiba connects with a single shot there.
Dimaguiba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Langston tries to bum rush Dimaguiba with a series of wild strikes but Dimaguiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dimaguiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Langston moves away.
Langston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimaguiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimaguiba tries a quick counter leg kick but Langston is wise to it.
Dimaguiba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Langston will feel that in the morning.
Langston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dimaguiba. Dimaguiba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Langston lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dimaguiba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimaguiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Langston is just out of range.
Langston misses with a double jab.
Dimaguiba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Langston on the side of the head.
Dimaguiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Langston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dimaguiba tries to move into range but Langston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Langston misses with an uppercut. Dimaguiba saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Langston.
Lang Langston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Langston. Those never looked like landing.
Langston avoids the head kick by Dimaguiba.
It looked like Langston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Juan Dimaguiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Langston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lang Langston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Langston 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Lang Langston!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Lang Langston!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Lang Langston!

Lang Langston wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Ibarra (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.

Hunt
vs
Ibarra

195 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pepe Ibarra!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Ibarra's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Ibarra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ibarra scores with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Ibarra.

Hunt is rocked!
Hunt moves to clinch but Ibarra breaks away
and Ibarra counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pepe Ibarra!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Pal (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.

Mill
vs
Pal

180 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pal misses with a few strikes there.
Mill connects with a body shot.
Mill connects with a body shot that sends Pal's belly button to the back.
Mill scores with a jab to the body.
Pal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mill wants it to stay on the feet.
Mill wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mill scores with a one two! Pal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Alessandro Pal has been cut.
Pal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pal avoids the body shot from Mill.
Mill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pal looks winded!
Mill throws a good cross that connects.
Mill looks to score with a jab to the body but Pal is just out of range.
Pal has his takedown stuffed
and Mill counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Pal! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mill!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen skillet ~ monster as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stone
vs
Nelson

190 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Desmond Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nelson fails with the takedown

and Stone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nelson's guard.

Nelson has his feet on Stone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Stone drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage.

Stone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nelson trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.

Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone pulls Nelson in close to his closed guard and prevents Nelson from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson pushes down on Stone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stone is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson is trying to control. Stone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stone gets full guard.
Nelson won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control the position here.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses.
Nelson passes into half guard.
Nelson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Nelson unloads with some shots from mount but Stone bucks and avoids them well.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to take Stone's back here but Stone is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nelson trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
Stone wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.

Nelson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stone turns into him and now he's in Nelson's guard.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pulls Stone in close to prevent any damage.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stone controls the pace.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stone wants to stand and escape but instead Nelson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Desmond Nelson 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.

Stone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stone sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Nelson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Will Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nelson's half guard.
Stone is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nelson trying to control but Stone postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stone is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Desmond Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nelson's head.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson is trying to stand.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

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

Nelson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nelson connects with a body shot that sends Stone's belly button to the back.

Stone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to control but Stone passes into half guard.
Stone tries to stand and escape but Nelson is controlling the position.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stone trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Stone postures up.

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

Nelson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stone is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nelson.
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Stone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Stone decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Desmond Nelson 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!

Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Stone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Nelson pushes Stone off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone feinted with a counter takedown.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stone circles away.

Stone rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Stone is controlling him.

Stone gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Nelson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stone uses it to pass to side control.
Stone lands a nice forearm strike.
Stone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nelson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is controlling the pace.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stone's back!

Nelson is looking for the choke from the back position but Stone is controlling his hands well.
Nelson controlling well, preventing Stone from escaping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nelson is cranking Stone's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Stone! He's tightened the choke and Stone is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desmond Nelson!
Desmond Nelson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Islam Balov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Marcinski (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.

Balov
vs
Marcinski

177 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Balov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Balov is looking to take a break and control but Marcinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marcinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Marcinski looking for submissions off his back.
Balov content to control rather than advance.
Marcinski gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marcinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balov tries to stand but Marcinski is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marcinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balov defends well.
Marcinski is trying to control the position but Balov postures up.

Marcinski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Balov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marcinski has tightened it up now! Balov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcin Marcinski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfghanstier Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bass Hartman (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.

Nguyen
vs
Hartman

195 cm
24
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfghanstier Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bass Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nguyen rushes Hartman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nguyen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hartman's defenses.

It looks like Bass Hartman has been cut.
Hartman blocks the elbow strike.
Hartman blocks the elbow strike.
Hartman avoids the elbow strike from Nguyen, against the cage.
Hartman avoids the elbow strike from Nguyen, against the cage.
Nguyen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nguyen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hartman's defenses.

Hartman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hartman connects with a couple of short punches.
Hartman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hartman landing with the ground and pound.

It looks like Alfghanstier Nguyen has been cut.
Hartman throws a strike but Nguyen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Nguyen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen is looking to stand up but Hartman won't let him.

Hartman pushes Nguyen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hartman shoots in looking for a takedown. Nguyen tries to sprawl out of it but Hartman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nguyen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Hartman closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman avoids the elbow strike from Nguyen, against the cage.
Hartman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nguyen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nguyen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nguyen throws an elbow but it misses.
Nguyen pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nguyen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartman's brow.
Hartman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alfghanstier Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bass Hartman.
Nguyen is struggling to control the position.
Hartman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hartman goes for a takedown attempt but Nguyen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nguyen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hartman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nguyen tries to avoid it but Hartman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nguyen to the ground. Nguyen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nguyen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hartman manages to circle out of the way.

Nguyen moves into the clinch.
Nguyen lands an elbow inside that Hartman shrugs off.
Nguyen is pushing Hartman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hartman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nguyen lands an elbow inside.
Hartman has Nguyen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nguyen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hartman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nguyen lands an elbow that stopped Hartman in his tracks for a moment.
Hartman wants to take the fight to the mat but Nguyen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hartman looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hartman takes an elbow to the temple.
Nguyen throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Nguyen.
Nguyen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hartman blocks the elbow strike.
Nguyen is pressed up against the cage. Hartman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nguyen down to the mat. Nguyen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hartman shoots in and drives through. Nguyen sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Nguyen. No joy for Hartman on that attempt.

Nguyen rushes Hartman and presses him up against the cage.
Nguyen lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up Bass Hartman's cut even more.
Nguyen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hartman's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfghanstier Nguyen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A swing and a miss from Nguyen.
Hartman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nguyen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hartman somewhat.
Hartman fails with the takedown.
Nguyen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartman can do to turn this around?
Hartman misses with a takedown attempt - Nguyen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alfghanstier Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bass Hartman.

Hartman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen wants to get back to his feet.
Hartman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hartman is breathing heavily.
Nguyen is trying to get back to his feet.
Hartman misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nguyen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hartman working the strikes but Nguyen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hartman working Nguyen over with strikes.
Hartman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nguyen's head.
Hartman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hartman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nguyen to regain full guard.
Hartman is in close to Nguyen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hartman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nguyen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hartman throwing strikes but missing.
Hartman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hartman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nguyen trying to keep a closed guard but Hartman is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bass Hartman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nguyen sprawls well. Nguyen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hartman gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nguyen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Hartman scores with a takedown into Nguyen's guard.
Hartman with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman throws an elbow that misses. Nguyen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hartman's guard. Nice move by Nguyen!

Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartman is keeping the position for now.
Nguyen trying to control but Hartman is working from the bottom.
Nguyen is looking to stand up but Hartman won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hartman keeping moving, preventing Nguyen from controlling successfully.
Hartman wants to stand up but Nguyen is controlling him.
Nguyen wants to stand but Hartman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nguyen wants to stand and escape but instead Hartman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bass Hartman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hartman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nguyen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nguyen tries to get out of the position.
Hartman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bass Hartman has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hartman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hartman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nguyen is trying to keep Hartman in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hartman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hartman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hartman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hartman throws a big elbow that misses.
Hartman scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartman stops Nguyen from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nguyen's head.
Hartman won't allow Nguyen to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartman scoring with some ground and pound.
Hartman throwing strikes from guard but Nguyen blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hartman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Hartman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hartman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hartman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hartman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hartman lands strikes from half guard.

Nguyen is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Nguyen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartman scores with a big shot! Nguyen's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Nguyen! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bass Hartman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fokol Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Tollefsen (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.

Daniel
vs
Tollefsen

175 cm
22
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tollefsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Daniel has one foot on Tollefsen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tollefsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Daniel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tollefsen is looking to escape.
Daniel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tollefsen tries to roll over but Daniel keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tollefsen is still trying to improve position.
Daniel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tollefsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tollefsen gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tollefsen is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Daniel looking for a triangle here. Tollefsen is fighting it but it looks tight! Daniel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tollefsen is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fokol Daniel!