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QFC Tournament 1025 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurgis Tatumas (ranked 4343 p4p, 4548 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 528 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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Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Jurgis Tatumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tatumas on his heels. He'll look to pass Tatumas's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tatumas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva trying to control but Tatumas is working from the bottom.
Tatumas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatumas looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva passes into half guard.
Tatumas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tatumas controlling the position well.
Tatumas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Tatumas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tatumas tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tatumas is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Tatumas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva stuns Tatumas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatumas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatumas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Tatumas looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva darts in and clinches Tatumas up against the cage.
Tatumas is trying to stall.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tatumas after a bit of a struggle.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tatumas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tatumas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatumas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Tatumas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tatumas tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva stands up out of the half guard.
Tatumas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatumas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatumas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Tatumas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jurgis Tatumas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Silva.
No joy there for Tatumas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatumas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Tatumas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Tatumas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatumas wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tatumas misses with a few strikes there.
Silva dives in and grabs Tatumas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatumas pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
It looked like Tatumas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tatumas sprawls well. Tatumas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Jurgis Tatumas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatumas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatumas throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Tatumas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatumas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tatumas wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jose Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tatumas stops Silva from standing up.
Tatumas wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tatumas trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tatumas gets a takedown into half guard.
Tatumas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tatumas stalling.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatumas wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatumas controlling the action here.
Silva gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tatumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatumas wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tatumas throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries to clinch there but Tatumas circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Tatumas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tatumas swivels and escapes.
Tatumas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tatumas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Tatumas sits in half guard.
Tatumas wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgis Tatumas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tatumas tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Jurgis Tatumas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatumas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tatumas defends well and Silva ends up having to push Tatumas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jose Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tatumas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatumas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatumas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva working for a triangle but Tatumas defends it easily.
Tatumas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva controls Tatumas momentarily but Tatumas frees himself.
Tatumas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tatumas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tatumas wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatumas wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Tatumas is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatumas is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatumas is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tatumas is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Tatumas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tatumas tries to get out of the position.
Tatumas tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Tatumas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Silva has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tatumas's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tatumas wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Tatumas frees his head quite easily.
Tatumas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jurgis Tatumas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jose Silva!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Jose Silva!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jose Silva!
Jose Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Giles (ranked 4493 p4p, 4362 weight class) and Badou Jack (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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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Wade Giles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Badou Jack!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Giles throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Giles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack is looking to clinch but Giles is avoiding it.
Jack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jack is looking to clinch but Giles is avoiding it.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Giles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Giles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack doesn't manage to clinch there - Giles circles away.
Giles looking to score a takedown here. Jack is defending well but Giles drives through and ends up in Jack's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jack can't keep his opponent in guard - Giles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Giles lands with a punch from half guard.
Giles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack tries to roll over but Giles keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Giles there.
Giles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jack pushes Giles off and gets back to his feet.
Giles just misses with a punch to the body.
Giles throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Jack tries for a takedown but Giles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack throws a head kick but Giles moves out of range.
Giles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Giles looking to score a takedown here. Jack is defending well but Giles drives through and ends up in Jack's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giles is in close to Jack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giles with a nice head shot there.
Giles works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Giles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jack with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jack is looking to control Giles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?
Jack looks winded!
Giles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jack has hold of Giles's hands but Giles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Giles wants to pass to mount but Jack is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jack with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Giles frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Giles with shots to the head and body - Jack looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jack is bucking up trying to escape but Giles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Giles cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Giles looking to control but Jack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jack wants to hold on but Giles pushes him away.
Giles pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
 It looks like Badou Jack has been cut.
Jack is in a horrible position here. Giles smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
 Jack is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giles lands a big elbow - Jack is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jack is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wade Giles!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Coldwell (ranked 4478 p4p, 2940 weight class) and Mo Gohari (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 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, Norman Coldwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mo Gohari!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gohari throws a push kick but Coldwell slaps the foot to one side.
Coldwell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gohari wants to pass the guard but Coldwell is keeping the position.
Gohari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coldwell dives on top into guard.
Coldwell pushes down on Gohari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coldwell stalling.
Gohari is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coldwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gohari trying to control here.
Coldwell wants to stand up but Gohari is controlling the position.
Coldwell prevents Gohari from improving his position.
Gohari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coldwell pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gohari is looking for a sweep. Coldwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gohari looks winded!
Coldwell slows the pace down in half guard.
Gohari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coldwell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coldwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gohari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coldwell moves into range and clinches up with Gohari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gohari.
Coldwell working aggressively here.
Gohari is trying to pull guard but Coldwell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Coldwell tries a body shot but Gohari blocks it.
Gohari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coldwell to keep the fight standing.
Coldwell working aggressively here.
Gohari is trying to drag Coldwell to the mat but Coldwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Norman Coldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Gohari.
Coldwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Gohari.
Coldwell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gohari prevents it.
Gohari is trying to break the clinch but Coldwell has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Gohari blocks a body shot from Coldwell.
Gohari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coldwell tries to work over Gohari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gohari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gohari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gohari has Coldwell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coldwell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coldwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coldwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Gohari.
Coldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Gohari jumps guard but Coldwell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Coldwell fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Coldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coldwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coldwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Gohari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldwell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Coldwell 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.
Coldwell moves into the clinch successfully.
Coldwell misses with some punches.
Coldwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gohari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coldwell walks away with a smile on his face. Gohari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Coldwell moves to clinch but Gohari breaks away
letting Gohari counter with a right hand.
Coldwell swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gohari to counter with a crisp jab.
Norman Coldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gohari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gohari tries to clinch up.
Coldwell throwing a counter right hand but Gohari manages to avoid it.
Coldwell misses the shot to the body.
Gohari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coldwell tries to clinch there but Gohari circles away.
Gohari fails with a takedown attempt.
Norman Coldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Gohari.
Coldwell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gohari, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohari blocks a body shot from Coldwell.
Coldwell misses with a body punch.
Coldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gohari's elbow.
Gohari is looking for a takedown.
Gohari working hard to break the clinch.
Coldwell scores with a hook to the body.
Gohari is breathing heavily.
Coldwell has a couple of punches blocked by Gohari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Coldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coldwell tries a body shot but Gohari blocks it.
Coldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gohari's elbow.
Coldwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coldwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gohari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coldwell walks away with a smile on his face. Gohari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Coldwell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Coldwell advances to half guard.
Coldwell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Coldwell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coldwell tries to pass to full mount but Gohari defends it.
Coldwell escapes and gets back to his feet.
Coldwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gohari can do to turn this around?
Coldwell gets a clinch.
Gohari prevents a body shot from Coldwell.
Coldwell working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldwell.
Coldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gohari's elbow.
Gohari tries to break the clinch but Coldwell is controlling the position.
Coldwell lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coldwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Coldwell throws a head punch that misses.
Coldwell manages to break the clinch.
Mo Gohari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gohari tries to keep at a distance but Coldwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Coldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gohari's elbow.
Coldwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gohari blocks a body shot from Coldwell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gohari tries to pull guard but Coldwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Coldwell misses with a body punch.
Coldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Coldwell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gohari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coldwell.
Gohari tries to close the distance and clinch but Coldwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gohari misses with a head kick.
Gohari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gohari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coldwell.
Coldwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Coldwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Gohari controls his hands.
Coldwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coldwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coldwell is pressed up against the cage. Gohari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coldwell down to the mat. Coldwell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coldwell rushes Gohari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gohari fails to pull guard.
Norman Coldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Gohari.
Gohari jumps guard but Coldwell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gohari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coldwell misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohari blocks a body shot from Coldwell.
Norman Coldwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gohari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coldwell just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Coldwell fails to land.
Coldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coldwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coldwell digs a right hand into Gohari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gohari's gas tank.
Coldwell misses with some punches.
Gohari wants the takedown. Coldwell is fighting it off but Gohari persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Coldwell's guard against the cage.
Coldwell managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coldwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coldwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coldwell is controlling Gohari's posture.
Gohari stopping the sweep attempt from Coldwell.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coldwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coldwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coldwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coldwell throwing a counter right hand but Gohari manages to avoid it.
Coldwell drives through and clinches with Gohari against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Gohari blocking some punches.
Norman Coldwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gohari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coldwell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gohari trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gohari tries to pull guard but Coldwell won't allow it.
Coldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gohari.
Gohari is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coldwell is defending well.
Coldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Coldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gohari's elbow.
Coldwell working aggressively here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gohari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mo Gohari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gohari misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Coldwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coldwell 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 Norman Coldwell!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Norman Coldwell!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Norman Coldwell!
Norman Coldwell wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moki Tyre (ranked 4547 p4p, 4436 weight class) and Poes Hard (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 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, Moki Tyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Poes Hard!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyre closes the distance but Hard moves to the side
and Hard counters with a stiff right hand.
Hard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyre manages to pull guard.
Tyre has a closed guard, preventing Hard from standing up.
Tyre wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hard wants to sweep but Tyre has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard is looking for a sweep.
Tyre is working Hard over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyre trying to control the action but Hard is working from the bottom.
Tyre has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tyre lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Hard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tyre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hard is looking to escape.
Hard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hard is looking to escape.
Tyre working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tyre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hard is looking to escape.
Tyre looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyre breaks from Hard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyre prevents Hard from getting the reversal.
Hard tries to hold on but Tyre pushes him away.
Tyre is landing with some decent strikes but Hard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tyre is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hard shrugs it off.
Tyre looking to finish Hard with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hard!
Tyre working for a guillotine from mount but Hard is in no mood to give up.
Tyre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hard is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard tries to hold on but Tyre pushes him away.
Tyre trying to control but Hard is having none of it.
Hard regains half guard.
Hard wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moki Tyre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tyre moves in looking to clinch but Hard pushes him off.
Hard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tyre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tyre is trying to control the position but Hard postures up.
Tyre is looking to sweep but instead, Hard has passed into half guard.
Tyre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tyre.
Hard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyre throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hard is stalling in the full guard.
Tyre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyre is trying to keep Hard in close.
Tyre could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hard looking to pass the guard.
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.
Tyre wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hard is now in half guard.
Tyre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hard is keen to just control but Tyre is a slippery customer.
Hard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tyre to get to his feet.
Tyre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hard.
Tyre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hard can do to turn this around?
Hard wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyre misses with a jab to the body
and Hard counters with a stiff right hand.
Hard moves in looking to clinch but Tyre pushes him off.
Tyre misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hard! But no joy.
Hard dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Tyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyre has his takedown stuffed
and Hard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyre has his takedown stuffed
letting Hard counter with a right hand.
Tyre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hard counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moki Tyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard jumps guard and drags Tyre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tyre preventing the sweep.
Tyre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hard has Tyre pulled in close to control his posture.
Tyre prevents Hard from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hard holds on and takes a little breather.
Tyre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poes Hard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tyre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Poes Hard has been cut.
Tyre throws a hook but Hard avoids it easily.
Tyre shoots in but Hard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyre circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyre wants to clinch
and Hard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hard throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Tyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tyre fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hard to the ground. Tyre is now in Hard's guard.
Tyre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hard keeping moving, preventing Tyre from controlling successfully.
Hard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hard working for a triangle but Tyre defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyre wants to control from the top but Hard keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyre is really struggling to control Hard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hard moves to clinch but Tyre breaks away
and Tyre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tyre swats away the attempt to clinch by Hard.
Tyre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hard swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moki Tyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyre, pushing him back against the cage.
Tyre looking for a takedown.
Hard jumps guard and drags Tyre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyre wants to control from the top but Hard keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyre won't allow Hard to get back to his feet.
Hard keeping moving, preventing Tyre from controlling successfully.
Tyre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hard lands a head kick. Tyre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tyre drives through and clinches with Hard against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poes Hard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Poes Hard!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Moki Tyre!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Moki Tyre!
Moki Tyre wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammed Morgan (ranked 4337 p4p, 2971 weight class) and Stipe Miocic (ranked 0 p4p, 384 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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Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Hammed Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stipe Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Miocic's defenses.
Miocic shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morgan.
Morgan scores with a jab.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Miocic.
Miocic walks into a left hand.
Morgan lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan has closed the distance and engaged Miocic in a clinch.
Miocic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miocics head.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Morgan won't allow it.
Miocic jumps guard but Morgan stands there with Miocic around his waist. Miocic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hammed Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan stalling.
Morgan is pushing Miocic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miocic trying to stall but Morgan improves his position.
Miocic can't get the takedown.
Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Miocic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miocic has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morgan effectively controlling the action here.
Morgan taking a breather.
Morgan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miocic can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic tries to score a body lock takedown but Morgan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morgan has Miocic pushed against the cage.
Miocic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hammed Morgan.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Morgan lands with a hook. Miocic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morgan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morgan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morgan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morgan scores with a jab. Miocic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morgan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Miocic's head back.
Morgan lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan forces Miocic back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Morgan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Morgan holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Miocic looks winded!
Morgan effectively controlling the action here.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Miocic is controlling him.
Miocic tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but Morgan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morgan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Morgan lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hammed Morgan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy left from Morgan finds it's target.
Morgan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan throws a good cross that connects.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Miocic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miocic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Miocic moved out of range nicely.
Morgan rushes Miocic and presses him up against the cage.
Miocic misses with a punch on the inside.
Miocic tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morgan.
Miocic jumps guard but Morgan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miocic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morgan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miocic wants to take the fight to the mat but Morgan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hammed Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miocic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Miocic is breathing heavily.
Morgan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miocic's guard.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Miocic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miocic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Miocic won't let him.
Miocic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miocic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morgan lands a jab to the nose.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miocic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morgan lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Morgan.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Miocic's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morgan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morgan.
Morgan cracks Miocic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miocic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miocic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morgan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miocic backs up against the cage.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from Morgan lands.
Nice uppercut there from Morgan.
Morgan lands an overhand right.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Miocic's body.
Miocic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morgan scores with a one two! Miocic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morgan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hammed Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammed Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan looks to land a combination. Miocic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Miocic's belly button to the back.
Morgan lands with a cross.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miocic tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan scores with a three punch combo!
Morgan digs a good body shot into Miocic's ribs.
Morgan connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.
Miocic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morgan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miocic scrambles back to his feet.
Morgan connects with a looping right hand.
Hammed Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hammed Morgan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Morgan connects with a body shot.
Miocic takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morgan has Miocic pushed against the cage.
Morgan prevents Miocic from breaking the clinch.
Morgan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic is trying to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling him.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but Morgan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miocic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morgan stalling against the cage.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morgan to keep the fight standing.
Hammed Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic.
Morgan controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morgan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morgan is pushing Miocic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morgan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morgan is trying to push Miocic away but Miocic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Morgan to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hammed Morgan.
Miocic has his takedown stuffed
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miocic walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Miocic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morgan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miocic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic with a poor takedown
and Miocic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miocic shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Miocic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morgan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morgan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Morgan with a jab.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miocic in his tracks.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miocic has time to react.
Morgan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morgan lands a glancing blow to the side of Miocic's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miocic doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miocic can do to turn this around?
Morgan lunges at Miocic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miocic's hand.
Donk. Morgan catches Miocic right on the button with a cross.
Stipe Miocic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morgan scores with a nice strike.
Morgan feints a jab promting Miocic to slip. Morgan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miocic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Morgan.
Morgan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Miocic's defenses.
Stipe Miocic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammed Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hammed Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgan, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Hammed Morgan!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Hammed Morgan!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Hammed Morgan!
Hammed Morgan wins by unanimous decision!
Hammed Morgan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Morgan (ranked 4450 p4p, 4354 weight class) and Jason Kovalev (ranked 395 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovalev has chosen Daft punk get lucky as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Lucas Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Kovalev!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalev pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Morgan got wobbled bad by a big combination! Kovalev presses forward with punches and knees until Morgan stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Morgan closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Kovalev!
An intense looking Jason Kovalev took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Fuck you DC you taking everything i work for'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yunel Martinez (ranked 4499 p4p, 4447 weight class) and Roland Lancter (ranked 456 p4p, 451 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 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, Yunel Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roland Lancter!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lancter tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Martinez drops Lancter with a beautiful combination! Lancter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Martinez is looking for the KO!
It looks like Roland Lancter has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Lancter to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Lancter just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yunel Martinez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy McGuy (ranked 4466 p4p, 4379 weight class) and Ali Gohari (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 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, Guy McGuy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ali Gohari!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuy gets a takedown into half guard.
Gohari has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McGuy is on him like a limpet, forcing Gohari back against the cage.
McGuy stops a takedown attempt from Gohari.
McGuy goes for a takedown attempt but Gohari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gohari shoots in and gets a takedown into McGuy's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gohari wants to control from the top but McGuy keeps moving.
Gohari stops McGuy from standing up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McGuy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gohari has McGuy pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohari stalling the fight.
Gohari lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Gohari to work.
McGuy pulls Gohari into guard.
Gohari gets to his feet - McGuy follows without any prompting.
Gohari's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gohari duly obliges.
Gohari tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuy misses the target.
Gohari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGuy drives through and clinches with Gohari against the cage.
McGuy manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gohari got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gohari has managed to get both his arms back between McGuy's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gohari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gohari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gohari defends it easily.
Gohari controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuy keeping moving, preventing Gohari from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gohari wants to pass the guard but McGuy is keeping the position.
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.
Gohari postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuy takes the fight into the clinch.
McGuy manages to pull guard.
Gohari trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gohari drops back looking for a leg! McGuy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGuy manages to kick Gohari off! Gohari jumps back into McGuy's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ali Gohari will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gohari shoots in but McGuy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gohari tries for a takedown but McGuy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGuy gets the takedown into side control.
Gohari is trying to get back to his feet.
McGuy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGuy stands up and beckons Gohari to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohari with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGuy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy McGuy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Gohari.
Gohari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGuy clinches up with Gohari and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuy as Gohari tries to tie him up.
Gohari takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gohari.
Gohari is trying to pull guard but McGuy has him pressed against the cage.
McGuy drags the fight down to the ground.
McGuy is pulling down on Gohari's head to control his posture.
Gohari has gone for a leg lock! McGuy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gohari's guard.
Gohari is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGuy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gohari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuy 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.
McGuy trying to control but Gohari is working from the bottom.
McGuy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gohari can do to turn this around?
McGuy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guy McGuy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gohari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gohari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gohari might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGuy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gohari misses with a takedown attempt
letting McGuy counter with a right hand.
McGuy doesn't manage to clinch there - Gohari circles away.
Gohari tries to clinch but McGuy moves out of range.
McGuy feints and as Gohari raises his hands in defense, McGuy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gohari controls McGuy momentarily but McGuy frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuy stands and steps away. Gohari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy McGuy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
McGuy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGuy showed some decent athleticism there.
Gohari trying to control from the bottom.
McGuy moves into full mount! Gohari won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Gohari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gohari has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gohari!
Gohari stands up and waves to McGuy to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gohari forces McGuy back against the cage and clinches.
Gohari stalling against the cage.
McGuy is trying to pull guard but Gohari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGuy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gohari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuy is controlling him.
Gohari pulls McGuy in close to his closed guard and prevents McGuy from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gohari wants to get back to his feet but McGuy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGuy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gohari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuy is aware though and is defending well.
Gohari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuy wants to control from the top but Gohari keeps moving.
McGuy wants to stand but Gohari is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gohari shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuy sprawls well. He's pushed Gohari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGuy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gohari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuy is working away from the top position though.
Gohari is refusing to be controlled, as McGuy sits in half guard.
Gohari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGuy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gohari wants to stand up but McGuy is controlling him.
Gohari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGuy defends well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gohari avoids the body shot from McGuy.
Gohari clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Gohari.
Ali Gohari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy McGuy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuy scores with a takedown into Gohari's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ali Gohari.
I think Gohari has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Guy McGuy!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Guy McGuy!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Guy McGuy!
Guy McGuy wins by unanimous decision!
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