QFC Tournament 1005 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Floss (ranked 4637 p4p, 4528 weight class) and Jorge Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 484 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Floss
vs
Martin

181 cm
24
160
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
161
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Floss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Martin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Martin avoids the head kick by Floss.
Alex Floss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Floss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Floss moved out of range.
Floss lands a high kick!
Floss keeps Martin at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy body kick from Floss

and Martin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Floss!
Floss is not content to let Martin control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Floss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Floss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martin's best efforts.
Floss gets back to full guard.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Floss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Floss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Floss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin connects with a couple of short punches.
Floss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martin wants to control from the top but Floss keeps moving.

Floss working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Floss keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Floss tries a head kick but it misses.
Floss slips under a jab.
And Floss counters with a quick kick to the body but Martin blocks it.
Floss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Floss scores with a push kick.
Decent striking displayed by Martin there.
Floss looks for the body kick but Martin saw that one coming.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martin moves out of range as Floss throws a body kick.
Floss tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Floss.

Martin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martin looks winded!
Martin trying to control but Floss is working from the bottom.
Martin advances to half guard.

Floss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Floss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Floss slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Floss has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin throws a strike but Floss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Martin wants to sweep but no luck.
Floss wants to stand but Martin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Floss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Floss passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floss has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Martin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Floss.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Floss's attempts to control the action.

Floss with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Martin is in a horrible position here. Floss smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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 Alex Floss will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Martin ducks under a wild hook from Floss.
Nice body kick there by Floss.
Floss throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick from Floss.
Floss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Floss lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick by Floss - that's a beauty! Martin is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Floss can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Floss!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Smiley (ranked 3468 p4p, 3082 weight class) and Mike Quackenbush (ranked 405 p4p, 366 weight class). Smiley comes to the cage accompanied by Machete . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smiley
vs
Quackenbush

178 cm
18
164
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
155
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Iraqi Steroids, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Smiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Quackenbush!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quackenbush has closed the distance and engaged Smiley in a clinch.
Smiley wants a takedown.
Smiley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quackenbush gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quackenbush is looking for a takedown.
Smiley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quackenbush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Smiley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quackenbush gets underhooks to prevent Smiley's takedown attempt.
Smiley wants a takedown.

Smiley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Quackenbush is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smiley to the mat. Smiley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quackenbush preventing the sweep.

Quackenbush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quackenbush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Quackenbush drops back looking for a leg! Smiley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smiley manages to kick Quackenbush off! Quackenbush jumps back into Smiley's guard.

Quackenbush thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiley striking from the bottom.
Quackenbush passes into half guard.

Quackenbush is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smiley is just riding it out for now. Quackenbush eventually gives up the hold.

Quackenbush is trying to work for a kimura but Smiley is defending well.
Quackenbush seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quackenbush is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smiley defends it well.

Quackenbush is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smiley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Quackenbush.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quackenbush wants to work for an arm triangle but Smiley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smiley is concentrating on defense, preventing Quackenbush from advancing position.

Quackenbush seems to be working for a kimura but Smiley defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quackenbush is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Quackenbush is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Quackenbush is working for a kimura but Smiley is defending it quite comfortably.

Quackenbush is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Quackenbush is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Quackenbush is trying to work for a kimura but Smiley is defending well.
Smiley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smiley tries to get out of the position.

Quackenbush is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Quackenbush is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Quackenbush seems to be working for a kimura but Smiley defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Quackenbush wants to work for an arm triangle but Smiley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smiley keeps the fight on the outside.
Quackenbush tries to clinch there but Smiley circles away.
It looked like Smiley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quackenbush.
Smiley takes a swing at Quackenbush's ribcage but misses.
Quackenbush tries to clinch but Smiley is having none of it.
Smiley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smiley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Quackenbush dives in and scores a takedown into Smiley's guard.

Quackenbush drops back looking for a leg! Smiley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smiley manages to kick Quackenbush off! Quackenbush jumps back into Smiley's guard.

Quackenbush drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smiley dives on top into guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiley throws a big right hand that misses.
Smiley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quackenbush on the ground.

Quackenbush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Quackenbush has his foot on Smiley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smiley works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quackenbush has his feet on Smiley's thighs here. He's pushed Smiley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Smiley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Quackenbush!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Souza (ranked 4803 p4p, 4474 weight class) and Joska Proba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Souza
vs
Proba

171 cm
18
156
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
167
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joska Proba!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Proba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Proba trying to mount his opponent but Souza defends it.
Souza wants to control but Proba is keeping busy.
Proba controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Proba connects with a nice short shot to Souza's temple.
Proba throwing shots but Souza is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza wants to improve his position but Proba is controlling well.
Souza wants to control the action here but instead Proba manages to pass to full mount!
BOOM! Proba connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Souza tries to lock up and control but Proba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Proba looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Proba tries to control but Souza wriggling away.
Proba scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Souza looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proba tries to get the hooks in deep but Souza pushed the leg off.
Proba avoiding Souza 's attempts to control his hands.
Proba struggling to keep hold of the position.
Souza just trying to survive but Proba is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Proba trying to control momentarily.
Souza wants to control his opponent's hands but Proba gets his hands free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proba tries to keep control of the position but Souza is staying busy.
Proba slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Proba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza tries to escape but Proba has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Souza is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Proba tightening his grip on Souza, looking for the choke.
Souza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proba is trying to stick to Souza's back but Souza is turning into Proba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Proba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Souza.
Proba controlling Souza's posture.
Souza forces his way into half guard.
Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Proba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Proba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joska Proba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice sprawl there from Souza as Proba shoots in.
Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Souza avoids the head kick by Proba.
Proba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
Proba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Proba stops Souza from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proba wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.

Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Proba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Proba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Proba chips away with some ground and pound.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Proba from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Proba wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Joska Proba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Proba 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Proba holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Proba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Proba.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proba wants to get back to his feet but Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Proba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Proba is breathing heavily.
Proba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souza trying to control but Proba is working from the bottom.

Souza stands and steps away. Proba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
And Proba tries to counter it with a takedown but Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Souza gets a double leg takedown into Proba's guard.
Proba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Proba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Souza is looking to stand up but Proba won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Proba is trying to keep Souza in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joska Proba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Proba darts in and clinches Souza up against the cage.
Proba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Souza is trying to maintain a safe position but Proba gets an underhook and turns Souza into the cage.
Proba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Souza tries to break the clinch but Proba is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Souza pressing his opponent against the cage.

Proba manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

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

Proba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Proba rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Proba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Souza gets the takedown into side control.
Proba is not content to let Souza control the position.

Souza tries for a kimura but Proba is defending well.
Souza trying to control the action but Proba is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Proba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Proba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Proba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Proba is trying to control the action in half guard but Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Proba wants to advance to full mount but Souza doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Proba wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Souza haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Souza trying to control the position here.
Proba content to stall in guard here.

Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Proba defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Souza wants to stand but Proba is controlling the position.
Proba scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Proba passes into half guard.
Souza is trying to control but Proba passes into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joska Proba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Proba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joska Proba!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Joska Proba!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Joska Proba!

Joska Proba wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Kazachenko (ranked 4753 p4p, 3003 weight class) and Tyler Fo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fo has chosen Cypis - Gdzie jest biały węgorz ? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kazachenko
vs
Fo

175 cm
24
150
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
146
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Kazachenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Fo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kazachenko moves into the clinch.
Kazachenko has Fo pushed against the cage.
Kazachenko stalling the fight.
Kazachenko works on Fo's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fo's elbow.
Kazachenko tries a body shot but Fo blocks it.
Fo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko pushes Fo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fo prevents a body shot from Kazachenko.

Fo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kazachenko rushes Fo and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kazachenko.
A frustrated look appears on Fo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fo jumps guard but Kazachenko stands there with Fo around his waist. Fo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kazachenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazachenko lands an elbow just above Fo 's eye.
Kazachenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fo is defending well for now.
Kazachenko stalling in the clinch.
Kazachenko lands an elbow inside that Fo shrugs off.
Kazachenko scores with a shot to the side of Fo's head.
Kazachenko lands a nice knee to the body.

Fo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kazachenko closes the distance and clinches.
Fo wants to break free but Kazachenko has control.
Kazachenko is struggling to control the position.
Kazachenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fo looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kazachenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazachenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fo blocks a body shot from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko lands an elbow inside that Fo shrugs off.
Kazachenko lands a nice elbow.
Fo wants to break free but Kazachenko has control.
Kazachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Fo blocks a body shot from Kazachenko.
A short body shot lands from Kazachenko as the two fighters clinch.
Fo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kazachenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazachenko lands a body punch.
Kazachenko lands a knee to the body.
Fo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kazachenko is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Kazachenko as the two fighters clinch.
Fo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kazachenko presses Fo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kazachenko has Fo pushed against the cage.
Kazachenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fo's defenses.
Kazachenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Come on Kazachenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kazachenko stalling against the cage.
Kazachenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fo or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazachenko lands an elbow just above Fo 's eye.
Kazachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazachenko lands a body punch.
Kazachenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kazachenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kazachenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko is leaning against Fo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice elbow from Kazachenko.
A short body shot lands from Kazachenko as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fo takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Kazachenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kazachenko clinches up against the cage.
Fo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aleksandr Kazachenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kazachenko stalls.
Fo is looking to break free of the clinch but Kazachenko has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Kazachenko as the two fighters clinch.
Kazachenko landing knees to the head.
Kazachenko is leaning against Fo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kazachenko cracks Fo with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazachenko stalling against the cage.
Fo is breathing heavily.
Kazachenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kazachenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kazachenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazachenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fo's face.
Kazachenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Fo controls his hands.
Kazachenko digs a right hand underneath Fo's ribcage. Fo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kazachenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kazachenko crunches a lovely knee into Fo's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Kazachenko as the two fighters clinch.
Kazachenko can't find room to land a body shot as Fo controls the action.
Kazachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fo can do to turn this around?
Fo jumps guard but Kazachenko stands there with Fo around his waist. Fo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazachenko controls his hands.
Kazachenko tries to work over Fo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fo is trying to pull guard but Kazachenko has him pressed against the cage.
Aleksandr Kazachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Fo.
Kazachenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kazachenko has Fo pushed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kazachenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazachenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kazachenko misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kazachenko.
Kazachenko tries a body shot but Fo blocks it.
Kazachenko scores with a hook to the body.
Kazachenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kazachenko lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazachenko lands a body punch.
Kazachenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kazachenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kazachenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kazachenko obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kazachenko.
Kazachenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fo up against the cage.
Kazachenko lands a body shot.
Kazachenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kazachenko lands an elbow inside.
Kazachenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kazachenko effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kazachenko obliges.
Kazachenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kazachenko misses with a body punch.
Kazachenko is working Fo over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kazachenko as the two fighters clinch.
Kazachenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Fo backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kazachenko.
Fo is trying to stall.
Fo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fo takes an elbow to the temple.
Kazachenko scores with a hook to the body.
Kazachenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kazachenko lands a damaging elbow.
Kazachenko digs a right hand underneath Fo's ribcage. Fo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kazachenko moves into the clinch.
Kazachenko lands an elbow that stopped Fo in his tracks for a moment.
Kazachenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Kazachenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fo's efforts to push away.
Fo can't break the clinch.
Kazachenko effectively controlling the action here.
Fo wants to break free but Kazachenko has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazachenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kazachenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fo.
Fo being controlled against the cage.
Kazachenko works on Fo's body with a couple of short punches.
Fo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazachenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kazachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fo is looking to take this one to the mat.
A bit of stalling here from Kazachenko.
Nice elbow from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fo tries to stall but Kazachenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kazachenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kazachenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Fo controls his hands.
A short left from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazachenko lands a body punch.
Kazachenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fo up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fo has had enough of the clinch but Kazachenko keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kazachenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fo up against the cage.
Kazachenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Kazachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazachenko lands an elbow that stopped Fo in his tracks for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazachenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fo's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kazachenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kazachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazachenko works on Fo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kazachenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kazachenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fo takes an elbow to the temple.
Kazachenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fo tries to break free but Kazachenko pushes him back against the cage.
Kazachenko stalling in the clinch.
Kazachenko lands a body punch.
Kazachenko scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kazachenko obliges.
Kazachenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kazachenko stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Kazachenko.
Fo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kazachenko to keep the fight standing.
Kazachenko cracks Fo with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazachenko lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fo's defenses.
Kazachenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kazachenko is pushing Fo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Kazachenko.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Aleksandr Kazachenko!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Aleksandr Kazachenko!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Aleksandr Kazachenko!

Aleksandr Kazachenko wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Tyler Fo had this to say: 'Bababooey ill get my revenge'.