QFC Tournament 629 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juha Packalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joni Jonninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joni Jonninen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Packalen
vs
Jonninen

181 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Packalen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joni Jonninen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonninen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Packalen manages to avoid it.
Jonninen swings for the body but Packalen moves out of range.
Packalen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jonninen loads up on a big right hand but Packalen slips the punch.
Packalen shoots in and drives through. Jonninen sprawls well.
Jonninen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Packalen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonninen keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Jonninen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Packalen looks to land a combination. Jonninen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jonninen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jonninen misses with a wild body shot.
Jonninen lands a nice shot to the body.
Packalen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jonninen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonninen connects with a jab.
Packalen tests Jonninen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jonninen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonninen looks to score with a jab to the body but Packalen is just out of range.
Packalen wants to clinch
letting Jonninen counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Packalen tries to clinch but Jonninen moves out of range.
Packalen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonninen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jonninen with a jab.
Packalen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonninen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packalen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Packalen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packalen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joni Jonninen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Packalen.
Packalen connects with a single shot there.
Packalen shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonninen tries to sprawl out of it but Packalen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonninen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonninen swings for the body but Packalen moves out of range.
Packalen has his takedown stuffed
and Jonninen counters with a left to the body.
Packalen is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packalen tries to clinch but Jonninen moves out of range.

Jonninen clinches.
Jonninen taking a breather.
Jonninen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jonninen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packalen backwards.
Jonninen lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonninen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jonninen lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jonninen.
Jonninen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jonninen lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jonninen.
Still in the clinch, Jonninen scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonninen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jonninen lands a left hand.

Packalen is rocked!
Jonninen pushes Packalen against the cage. Jonninen is working some dirty boxing. Jonninen pushes off with a quick right hook! Packalen goes down! Packalen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jonninen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joni Jonninen!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Davydenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Duchamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Davydenko
vs
Duchamp

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Davydenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Duchamp!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duchamp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davydenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Duchamp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Martin Duchamp has been cut.
Duchamp shoots for a takedown but Davydenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duchamp looks for a takedown but Davydenko sprawls well.
Duchamp fails with the takedown
and Davydenko counters with a left and a right that stings Duchamp.
Marko Davydenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Duchamp.
Davydenko takes a swing at Duchamp's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duchamp tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davydenko is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Davydenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duchamp.
Duchamp shoots in for a double leg but Davydenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duchamp shoots in for a takedown but Davydenko shows good takedown defense.
Duchamp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davydenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duchamp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch lands to the side of Duchamp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duchamp ducks right into an uppercut from Davydenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duchamp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duchamp shoots for a double leg takedown but Davydenko sprawls well. He's pushed Duchamp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Duchamp looks to move away, Davydenko throws a big counter combo but Duchamp just gets out of the way.
Duchamp looks winded!
Davydenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duchamp avoids the body shot from Davydenko.
Davydenko sets himself, and Duchamp steps forward looking for the clinch! Davydenko avoids it this time.
Duchamp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davydenko tries to avoid it but Duchamp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davydenko to the ground. Davydenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marko Davydenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duchamp throws a wild body kick that Davydenko sees coming a mile off.
Davydenko is looking for a counter combo.
Davydenko lands a head shot.
Duchamp gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davydenko.
Duchamp takes one on the button.
Duchamp keeps Davydenko at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davydenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duchamp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Davydenko misses with a few strikes there.
Davydenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Duchamp has his takedown stuffed
and Davydenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duchamp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davydenko sprawls well. Davydenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duchamp gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko misses with a wild body shot.

Duchamp darts in and clinches Davydenko up against the cage.
Duchamp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davydenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Duchamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Duchamp clinches up against the cage.
Davydenko is trying to force a seperation but Duchamp has the dominant position.
Duchamp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davydenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duchamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin Duchamp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duchamp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davydenko counters with a straight right hand.

That has opened up Martin Duchamp's cut even more.
Duchamp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davydenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Duchamp's head.
Davydenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Duchamp's head.
Davydenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Davydenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davydenko misses with a lunging right hand

and Duchamp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Duchamp scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Davydenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Davydenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Duchamp's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Duchamp needs to keep his hands up - Davydenko had a free shot at his head there.
Davydenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davydenko lands with a shot to the body.
Duchamp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davydenko as he avoids it easily.
Marko Davydenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Duchamp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davydenko lands with a nice body punch.
Duchamp has his takedown stuffed
and Davydenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davydenko lands the left hand.
Davydenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duchamp is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duchamp misses with a takedown attempt - Davydenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marko Davydenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Duchamp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davydenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Duchamp.
Davydenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duchamp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davydenko as he jumps to the side.
Davydenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duchamp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Duchamp rushes Davydenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko is trying to break the clinch but Duchamp has him pressed against the cage.
Duchamp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davydenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davydenko cracks a nice hook into Duchamp's ribs.
Duchamp shoots in looking for a takedown but Davydenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duchamp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davydenko scores with a shot to the body.
Davydenko throws a series of strikes that have Duchamp backpedaling.
Davydenko scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davydenko misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duchamp on the side of the head.
Duchamp fails with the takedown
and Davydenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duchamp takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duchamp ducks under a wild hook from Davydenko.
Duchamp is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Davydenko digs a good body shot into Duchamp's ribs.
Davydenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duchamp backs up against the cage.
Davydenko misses with a lunging right hand

and Duchamp counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duchamp.

Duchamp breaks from the clinch.
Duchamp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko feints a jab promting Duchamp to slip. Davydenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Duchamp slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

The cut above Martin Duchamp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Duchamp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Duchamp clinches.
Duchamp has Davydenko pushed against the cage.
Duchamp jumps guard but Davydenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davydenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Duchamp won't allow it.
Duchamp is trying to drag Davydenko to the mat but Davydenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Davydenko fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Davydenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Duchamp's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A punch combination from Davydenko misses.
Duchamp lands a jab.
Duchamp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davydenko defends well and Duchamp ends up having to push Davydenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davydenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davydenko jabs at Duchamp's body.
Davydenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duchamp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duchamp there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duchamp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davydenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Duchamp clinches up against the cage.
Duchamp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Duchamp - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Duchamp breaks from the clinch.
Davydenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duchamp can do to turn this around?

Duchamp pushes Davydenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Duchamp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marko Davydenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Duchamp.
Davydenko is trying to force a seperation but Duchamp has the dominant position.
Duchamp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duchamp jumps guard but Davydenko stands there with Duchamp around his waist. Duchamp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Davydenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Duchamp won't allow it.
Duchamp lands a good knee to the midsection. Davydenko won't want to take too many of those.
Marko Davydenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duchamp successfully pulls guard.
Davydenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Davydenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duchamp is keeping the position for now.
Davydenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duchamp working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duchamp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duchamp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Davydenko stays in close to Duchamp's body and controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Duchamp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duchamp is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
No luck for Duchamp with that takedown attempt.
Davydenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duchamp.
Davydenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duchamp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davydenko circles away.

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.
Duchamp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davydenko swivels and escapes.
Davydenko cracks Duchamp with a good jab.
Davydenko cracks a nice hook into Duchamp's ribs.
Davydenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davydenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duchamp. Duchamp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Davydenko with a nice cross.
Duchamp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Davydenko counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davydenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davydenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin Duchamp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duchamp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davydenko.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Marko Davydenko!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Marko Davydenko!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Marko Davydenko!

Marko Davydenko wins by unanimous decision!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dealer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Jordan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dealer
vs
Jordan

178 cm
24
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Dealer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dealer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jordan tries to avoid it but Dealer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jordan to the ground. Jordan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jordan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Dealer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jordan.
Jordan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Dealer gets a clinch.
Dealer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jordan pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dealer or perhaps it was just good defense by Jordan, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dealer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jordan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dealer, pushing him back against the cage.

Dealer manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Dealer keeps moving.
Jordan controlling from the top position.
Dealer pulls Jordan in close to his closed guard and prevents Jordan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jordan looking to pass the guard.
Jordan works over Dealer with some ground and pound from guard.

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.
Dealer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dealer is on top in guard.

Jordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dealer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dealer forces his way into half guard.

Dealer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dealer sprawls well. Dealer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet.

Jordan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dealer to the ground. Jordan is now in Dealer's guard.

Dealer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jordan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dealer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jordan.
Dealer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jordan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jordan fails to land the takedown.

Dealer has managed to clinch.
Dealer is pressed up against the cage. Jordan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dealer down to the mat. Dealer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jordan shoots in but Dealer avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dealer dives in and scores a takedown into Jordan's guard.
Jordan is wriggling around but Dealer manages to pass to half 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!

Jordan is kicking away at Dealer from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Dealer grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Jordan trying to push Dealer off... Jordan taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Dave Dealer!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Hamsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hamsik
vs
Coleman

180 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Hamsik misses

and Coleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coleman.
Hamsik pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Hamsik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamsik looking to control.
Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hamsik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamsik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Coleman controlling from the top position.

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

Hamsik rushes Coleman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hamsik gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Coleman is looking for a sweep. Hamsik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman taking some punishment here, with Hamsik in his half guard.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman has his hands clasped together around Hamsik's back. He's all about the action.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Hamsik has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hamsik wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
Hamsik prevents Coleman from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamsik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamsik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamsik misses the shot to the body.
Coleman with the counter takedown but Hamsik avoids it easily.

That's four 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.
Hamsik shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coleman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Hamsik takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamsik wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Hamsik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Hamsik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamsik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coleman circles away.
Coleman feints the counter takedown.
Hamsik misses with a left hand

and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamsik wants to control but Coleman postures up.
Coleman happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nate Coleman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hamsik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hamsik jabs at Coleman's body.

Hamsik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coleman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hamsik is working away from the top position though.
Coleman is doing well to control the position and prevent Hamsik from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hamsik jumps into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman regains half guard.
Hamsik is keen to just control but Coleman is a slippery customer.
Coleman tries to roll over but Hamsik keeps him under control.
Coleman wants to control but Hamsik is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Hamsik decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hamsik is looking to clinch but Coleman is avoiding it.
Hamsik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coleman swivels and escapes.
Coleman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hamsik defends it well.
Hamsik throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely.
Coleman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamsik shoots in but no luck this time.
Coleman with the counter takedown but Hamsik avoids it easily.
Coleman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coleman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Hamsik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamsik throws a lazy body kick

and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Coleman content to control rather than advance.
Hamsik is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman content to control rather than advance.
Hamsik trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Coleman controlling from mount.
Hamsik wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coleman controlling from mount.
Hamsik is trying to stand up.
Hamsik trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hamsik can't escape the position.
Hamsik tries to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
Coleman controlling his opponent.
Coleman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamsik is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hamsik with a lazy takedown attempt

and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hamsik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coleman stays in close to Hamsik's body and controls the position.
Hamsik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Hamsik is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hamsik won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamsik wants to stand but Coleman is controlling his posture from full guard.

Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamsik landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Hamsik from controlling successfully.
Hamsik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hamsik wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hamsik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coleman swivels and escapes.
Sammy Hamsik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamsik has his takedown stuffed

so Coleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Hamsik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hamsik throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamsik trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hamsik trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman tries a quick counter leg kick but Hamsik is wise to it.
Sammy Hamsik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamsik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nate Coleman.
I've got Coleman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Nate Coleman!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Nate Coleman!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Nate Coleman!

Nate Coleman wins by unanimous decision!