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QFC Tournament 605 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artemios Padovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin Caron (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.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artemios Padovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quentin Caron!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padovan shoots in and gets a takedown into Caron's guard.
Padovan passes into half guard.
Caron flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Caron throws a strike from the bottom but Padovan passes into side control!
Caron is trying to improve his position.
Padovan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caron, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caron tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padovan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caron, who protects the arm well.
Caron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Caron trying to control but Padovan flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Padovan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Caron hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padovan working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Caron is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Padovan has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Caron taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artemios Padovan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Kozlov (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pavel Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kozlov dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Kozlov's head and hops out.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kozlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kozlov has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Kozlov gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kozlov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson stays in close to Kozlov's body and controls the position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Kozlov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kozlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kozlov manages to get to full guard.
Kozlov pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kozlov is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Pavel Kozlov has been cut.
Kozlov fails to land the takedown.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Kevin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Kozlov.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Kozlov on that attempt.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kozlov as he avoids it easily.
As Johnson backs off Kozlov throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kozlov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov looks winded!
Johnson pushes Kozlov off looking to stand but Kozlov dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kozlov is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson controlling the position for now.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Kozlov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson throws a combination. Kozlov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kozlov defends well.
Kozlov prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Kozlov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Kozlov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kozlov is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kozlov gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Kozlov manages to retain guard.
Kozlov trying to control the position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kozlov wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Kozlov is keeping him busy.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Kozlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kozlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kozlov is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson cracks Kozlov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kozlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kozlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Kozlov blocks the elbow strike.
Kozlov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kozlov gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Kozlov's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Kozlov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Kozlov looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Kozlov drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense.
Kozlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kozlov lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kozlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control.
Kozlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Kozlov pushes his legs off easily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pavel Kozlov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kozlov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kozlov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kozlov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kozlov not doing much here.
Johnson trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Kozlov seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kozlov is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Kozlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kozlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kevin Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kozlov goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kozlov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Johnson is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Johnson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Kevin Johnson!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Kevin Johnson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kevin Johnson!
Kevin Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Prime Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Maglio (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Prime Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giorgio Maglio!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maglio blocks a head kick by Prime Time.
Maglio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prime Time shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maglio but Maglio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Prime Time.
Prime Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prime Time keeps the fight on the outside.
Maglio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Prime Time wants to stand back up but Maglio manages to pass into side control.
Maglio has hold of Prime Time's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Prime Time seems comfortable defending it but Maglio has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Prime Time is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Prime Time is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Maglio couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgio Maglio!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huck Filter (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Huck Filter!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Filter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Filter counters with a one-two to the body.
Filter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Filter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filter leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Filter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filter counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Filter!
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Filter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Filter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left and a right from Filter both land. Nice combination.
Filter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Filter. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Filter is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Filter does no damage.
Filter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Danga de danga de dang - Filter scores with a four punch combination!
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones is looking to clinch but Filter is avoiding it.
Filter with a hook.
Filter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Filter lands a jab to the head.
Filter lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Filter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Filter feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Filter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A left and a right from Filter both land. Nice combination.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Filter!
Jones is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huck Filter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Filter throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Filter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filter throws out a powerful jab.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filter avoids it really well and circles away.
Filter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Filter.
Jones tries to clinch but Filter moves out of range.
Filter scores with a three punch combo!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jones shoots and misses
and Filter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Filter connects with a crisp jab.
Filter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Filter counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Filter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Filter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Filter sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Filter counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Filter to acknowledge the strikes.
Filter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Filter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Filter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Filter throws a one two combo.
Filter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice combination there by Filter.
Filter is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Jones like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Jones from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huck Filter!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bayard Lefebvre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Lee (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.
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288 lbs
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155 lbs
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bayard Lefebvre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jet Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lefebvre backs up against the cage.
Lefebvre throws a body shot but no joy.
Lefebvre shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Lefebvre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lefebvre misses with a low kick.
Lefebvre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lefebvre slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefebvre landing strikes.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lefebvre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Lefebvre drags him back down.
Lefebvre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lefebvre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lee is rocked!
Lefebvre lands a huge shot from side control! Lee is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bayard Lefebvre!
Bayard Lefebvre spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Slevin (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.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Felipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Slevin !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felipe lands a nice hook to Slevin 's body. Slevin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Felipe darts in and clinches Slevin up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slevin .
Slevin taking a breather.
Slevin lands a nice uppercut.
Felipe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slevin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slevin tries to work over Felipe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slevin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slevin misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Slevin .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felipe is trying to pull guard but Slevin has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slevin .
A right handed body shot lands from Slevin .
Felipe is breathing heavily.
A short right from Slevin .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slevin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Felipe up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slevin as Felipe tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Slevin .
Nice body punch from Slevin .
Slevin lands a hook that snaps the head of Felipe backwards.
Slevin throws a big uppercut that drops Felipe! More strikes from Slevin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Felipe lies dazed against the cage as Slevin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Slevin !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damion Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Frost (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damion 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, Nick Frost!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frost follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Frost on that attempt.
Stone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frost looking to score a takedown here. Stone is defending well but Frost drives through and ends up in Stone's guard.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stone pulls Frost in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stone.
Frost should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Stone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stone turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stone wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Frost is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stone connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost struggling a bit here.
Stone is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well.
Stone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost struggling a bit here.
Frost prevents Stone from moving into mount.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frost on the ground.
Stone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frost to see if he's OK.
Stone stands up.
Frost looks winded!
Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stone swivels and escapes.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
Damion Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Frost.
Stone swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle.
Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Frost is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stone lands a takedown into guard.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frost is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone pushes down on Frost's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stone winds up and cracks Frost with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stone is taking a breather. Frost says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damion Stone 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.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Stone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Frost!
Stone tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Stone trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost gets back to half guard.
Damion Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frost with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stone controls the pace.
Stone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frost prevents Stone from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying to control but Frost manages to pass to mount!
Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stone tries to lock up and control but Frost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frost sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to hold on but Frost pushes him away.
Frost working for a guillotine from mount but Stone is in no mood to give up.
Stone is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Stone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone tries to get out of the position.
Stone can't escape the position.
Frost trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
Stone is bucking up trying to escape but Frost cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
Stone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Frost tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frost looking to ground and pound but Stone is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone moves into the clinch successfully.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone breaks the clinch.
Frost dives in and grabs Stone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes down on Frost's head and hops out.
Frost looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
Damion Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Frost.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
Stone rushes Frost and presses him up against the cage.
Stone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stone with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stone finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head.
Stone moves into the clinch.
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Stone moves into the clinch successfully.
Frost prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone wants to take the fight to the mat but Frost manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stone has clasped his hands together around Frost's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Frost throws Stone to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Frost manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Stone.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into Frost's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frost is on top in guard.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Stone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damion Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone gets a double leg takedown into Frost's guard.
Stone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frost's head.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nick Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damion Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stone has gone for a leg lock! Frost slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stone's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damion Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stone 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Damion Stone!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Damion Stone!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Damion Stone!
Damion Stone wins by unanimous decision!
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